Bahrain: Court Orders Dealer To Repay BD6,800 After Car Sale Dispute
The court ordered the intermediary to repay BD5,700 to the seller, along with BD1,100 that had been transferred to his wife's bank account.
He was also instructed to cover legal costs and the seller's lawyer's fees.
The court confirmed that the sales contract was valid and that the car had not been misappropriated.
According to lawyer Nehad Al Seraj, who represented the seller, her client had handed over the car to a trader to help find a buyer.
The intermediary found someone willing to purchase the vehicle and a price ofBD 6,400 was agreed.
The buyer paid the full amount to the intermediary and took possession of the car.
However, the seller received nothing.
The intermediary claimed he would provide a different car instead and asked the seller to transfer an additional BD1,100 to his wife's bank account. No replacement was delivered.
After waiting in vain and receiving repeated excuses, the seller filed a complaint at the police station.
During questioning, the intermediary admitted he had received the full amount from the buyer, including the BD1,100 transferred to his wife's account.
The seller then filed a civil case against the buyer, the intermediary and the intermediary's wife, requesting cancellation of the sale and the return of all amounts paid.
The lower court dismissed the case. The Appeals Court reviewed the police report, which confirmed the intermediary's confession.
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