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DG v Play Rivals Gaming LLC
CTFIC0051/2026
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[2026] QIC (F) 53
Date
12 August 2026
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Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan
Summary
In a judgment by Justice Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, the Qatar Financial Centre Civil and Commercial Court dismissed the Defendant's application to strike out the Claimant's claim. The Claimant, a 17-year-old Indian national, sought recovery of consultancy fees from Play Rivals Gaming LLC. The Defendant argued the Claimant lacked legal capacity due to minority, improper service by electronic means, and prematurity of the claim. The court ruled that the claim could proceed with the Claimant's legal guardian substituted, proper service was conducted, and there was no unexpired appeal window from prior proceedings.
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Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan
Malaysia
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