In a dramatic legal turn of events, a Gulf citizen who sued his parents has been directed by the court to refund them Dh9.8 million. The son had originally claimed compensation for his 17-year experience in managing and taking care of his parents’ real estate properties, arguing he was due monetary returns for his work.
Yet, under court hearing, evidence was put forward that the son had long benefited a lot from the operation of the properties and had not produced adequate evidence of any lawful agreement for additional remuneration. The court held that instead of him being owed, he was the one who owed his parents for revenues received and handled over the years.
The decision highlighted the sanctity of family financial transactions and the need for clear, documented contracts even in family businesses. Lawyers pointed out that the case is a clear reminder that personal relationships do not exclude individuals from responsibility and that the courts uphold evidence over emotional appeals.
The ruling has fueled public discussion around family duty, trust, and money transparency, particularly in societies where reciprocal arrangements are prevalent. The son is also instructed to start repaying the Dh9.8 million immediately, indicating the gravity with which the courts approach high-value cases involving family members.
