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Red Dot Films v Hoot Media LLC
CTFIC0001/2026
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[2026] QIC (F) 16
Date
19 May 2026
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Fritz Brand
Summary
In the case of Red Dot Films v. Hoot Media LLC, the Qatar Financial Centre's Civil and Commercial Court, presided by Justice Fritz Brand, ruled on a dispute involving a rental agreement for filming equipment. Red Dot Films, the claimant, alleged non-payment of the contract price of QAR 123,000 by Hoot Media LLC, the defendant. The defendant claimed the equipment was defective and partially paid for. The court found no evidence supporting the defendant's claims of equipment issues or additional payments beyond QAR 17,000. The court awarded Red Dot Films QAR 106,000, plus 5% annual interest from 3 March 2025, and reasonable legal costs.
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South Africa
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