A Dubai Civil Court has officially rejected a father’s bid to recover Dh6.9 million from his son following a contentious dispute over the proceeds of a family property sale. The father had previously granted his son power of attorney to manage financial affairs, eventually selling an inherited property for Dh8.1 million. The father alleged that his son failed to transfer his rightful share, claiming instead that the money was moved from a joint account into the son's personal control for unauthorized expenses. To support his claim, the father presented accounting reports and investigative records intended to trace the disputed funds.

However, the court ruled the case inadmissible, citing the principle of "res judicata," which dictates that a dispute cannot be reopened once a final judgment has been reached. Upon reviewing the legal history between the two parties, the judges found that the current claim mirrored the same subject matter, parties, and legal grounds as a previously settled case. Emphasizing that final rulings hold binding authority, the court rejected the attempt to relitigate the matter regardless of any new documentation provided. Consequently, the case was closed, and the father was ordered to cover all associated legal costs and court fees.