Man ordered to repay Dhs180,266 loan after admitting debt on WhatsApp

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered one individual to pay Dhs180,266 to another. The parties knew each other and had a trust-based relationship in which the defendant requested a loan due to financial need. To meet this request, the plaintiff took out a loan from a financing institution to provide the necessary funds. However, the defendant failed to repay the agreed amount. The court's decision was supported by WhatsApp messages between the two parties, clearly acknowledging the debt.

The case details reveal that the plaintiff sued for the outstanding balance of Dhs180,266, part of the originally agreed sum. He is also preserving his rights for other claims, such as compensation for damages, court fees, expenses, and legal costs.

The lawsuit stemmed from their relationship and trust, with the defendant asking for a loan. The plaintiff complied by securing Dhs160,000 through a loan from a financial institution and transferring the money to the defendant.

The plaintiff explained that an agreement was made with the defendant, in which the latter agreed to cover the entire amount from the financing, bringing the total debt to Dhs192,266. The plaintiff confirmed that these details were acknowledged and agreed upon through emails and conversations via WhatsApp. A repayment plan for the total amount was also established. The plaintiff mentioned that the defendant had offered a unique vehicle plate number as collateral, but later sold the vehicle and retained the proceeds without paying the full debt, having only paid Dhs12,000, leaving the rest unpaid.

The court stated its decision was based on the emails and conversations showing the defendant's clear admissions, including a statement confirming receipt of Dhs160,000. From this evidence, the court determined that the loan had indeed occurred, with a total of Dhs192,266 due. Since only Dhs12,000 had been paid, the remaining balance was Dhs180,266.