Dubai Court Orders Transfer of Maserati Ownership to Former Employee
📋 Key Takeaway: A Dubai court has ruled in favor of a former employee, mandating the transfer of a Maserati Gran Turismo’s ownership after confirming payment through earned commissions.
Court Decision on Maserati Ownership
The Dubai Civil Court has issued a ruling requiring a real estate company manager to transfer ownership of a 2016 Maserati Gran Turismo, along with a distinctive license plate, to a former employee. This decision stems from evidence presented by the employee, demonstrating that she had paid for the vehicle using commissions owed to her by the company. The court, however, denied her request for the transfer of another vehicle due to insufficient financial documentation.
The legal dispute began when the employee filed a lawsuit against her former employer, claiming that her successful transactions entitled her to commission payments. According to the employee, an agreement was made with the company manager to utilize these commissions for the purchase of vehicles, which would initially be registered under the manager’s name until she obtained her driving license. The purchases included the Maserati, valued at AED 120,000, a Jack vehicle worth AED 40,000, and a special license plate costing AED 12,000, totaling AED 172,000.
Evidence and Court Findings
After the employee obtained her driving license, she sought to transfer the vehicle’s ownership. However, the manager refused to honor the agreement, claiming no written contract existed to enforce the transfer. He also alleged that one of the vehicles was mortgaged to a bank, complicating the ownership transfer process.
To resolve the dispute, the court appointed an expert to examine the financial transactions between the parties. The expert’s report confirmed that the employee had indeed paid for the Maserati from her company account. Additionally, it concluded that the manager had breached his contractual obligations by refusing to transfer ownership despite the full payment being made.
Court’s Final Ruling
Based on the expert report and supporting documents, the court ruled in favor of the former employee, ordering the manager to transfer the Maserati and the distinctive license plate to her name with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai. The court also mandated the manager to cover the associated legal fees and expenses related to the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the basis for the court’s decision?
The court based its decision on evidence that the employee had paid for the Maserati using her commissions.
Why did the court reject the transfer of another vehicle?
The court found insufficient evidence to support the financial claims related to the second vehicle.
What obligations were placed on the manager following the ruling?
The manager was ordered to transfer ownership of the Maserati and pay the legal fees incurred during the case.
