The plaintiffs obtained a Mareva injunction against the defendant, Dr. Al Jabri, requiring him to disclose his worldwide assets and submit to cross-examination.
During the cross-examination, disputes arose regarding the scope of permissible questions, particularly concerning assets held prior to the Mareva order, assets gifted to his son, and assets transferred to others.
The plaintiffs brought a motion for directions.
The court held that the plaintiffs are entitled to examine the defendant on former assets, gifted assets, and transferred assets to test whether he retains any continuing interest in or control over them, as such assets would be captured by the Mareva order.
The court provided a framework for the permissible scope of cross-examination and ordered the defendant to re-attend.
