Disputed Bank Transfer: Al Ain Civil Court Orders Man To Pay Dh1 Million

The Al Ain Court for Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases has ordered a man to pay Dh1 million to another man who had sued him over a disputed bank transfer.

The claimant sought an order requiring the defendant to repay Dh1 million, together with legal interest at 12% from the date the lawsuit was filed until the amount was paid in full.

The claimant told the court that the defendant had asked him to transfer money on the understanding that it would be repaid with profits. He said he subsequently transferred Dh1 million to the defendant but that the latter failed to repay the amount despite repeated requests, prompting him to take legal action.

During the proceedings, the court appointed an accounting expert to examine the financial transactions between the parties. The expert's report confirmed that the claimant had transferred Dhs1 million from his bank account to the defendant.

However, the report found no documentary evidence establishing the reason for the transfer. It also found no evidence that the defendant had subsequently paid any amount to the claimant, as neither party had submitted documents proving repayment.

The court then required the claimant to take the decisive oath concerning the amount allegedly owed to him. The claimant took the oath in the prescribed form, thereby establishing the defendant's liability for the Dh1 million.

Based on the evidence and the claimant's sworn statement, the court ordered the defendant to pay Dh1 million to the claimant.