Bahrain: Gulf Businessman To Pay Over BD5 Million In Construction Dispute
The Bahrain High Civil Court has ordered a Gulf businessman to pay over BD5 million to a construction firm for work done on his behalf by the contracting company.
The court’s decision was based on an expert report agreed upon by both parties, which concluded that the businessman was liable for the claimed amount. The lawyer representing the contracting company stated that his client is a commercial establishment operating in the field of construction and building.
An agreement was reached between the claimant, who is the contractor, and the defendant, referred to as the “Gulf businessman,” who acted as the employer, for the execution of construction projects involving multiple buildings in various areas, including mosque construction and renovation.
The claim was supported by architectural plans and engineering drawings. He further added that his client completed all the work and construction projects mentioned, which were handed over to the defendant.
The defendant then proceeded to sell some of the properties and invest in the remaining ones. However, he failed to pay the outstanding amount of the total cost of the construction and building work. As a result, the claimant officially notified him of the need for payment, but he took no action.
The claimant requested that the court appoint a technical expert and an accounting expert to prove his unpaid entitlements and settle the accounts between the two parties. The appointed experts submitted their reports, and the defendant also presented reports from engineering and accounting experts appointed by him.
These reports concluded that the claimant was liable for an amount exceeding approximately BD5 million, not the other way around. Due to the conflicting reports from both parties, the court urged them to agree on a third expert in engineering who is considered more reliable.
