WhatsApp agreement confirmed: Woman faces repayment of AED 360,000 due to validated digital signature
Abu Dhabi Court Orders Woman to Repay Dh360,000 in Debt Dispute
In a significant ruling, the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a woman to repay Dh360,000 to a man in a debt dispute. The dispute arose over unpaid rent tied to a villa lease.
The woman had signed a written statement confirming her debt and promising repayment after vacating the property. She sent this signed acknowledgment through WhatsApp. The court's decision upholds the admissibility of digital evidence in financial disputes under UAE law.
The court's judgment reinforced that electronic records, such as messages and signed acknowledgments, are admissible in proving financial obligations under UAE law. The Abu Dhabi Court further confirmed that electronic signatures and digital messages carry the same evidentiary weight as traditional written documents.
The woman's delay in repayment prompted the man to take legal action. He filed a civil lawsuit seeking the full amount, along with legal fees and interest. The court ordered the woman to pay Dh360,000, including court fees and attorney costs.
The court's decision was made in a debt dispute between a woman and a man. The court's ruling underscores the importance of adhering to financial agreements, even when conducted digitally. The woman was ordered to repay the debt after vacating the property, as stated in the written agreement she signed.
This case serves as a reminder that electronic records are considered valid evidence in UAE courts, and failure to honour financial obligations can lead to legal consequences. The search results do not provide the name of the woman who was legally punished for not adhering to a WhatsApp confirmation in a debt dispute.
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