The burden of proving the classification of the transfer of money (loan or gift), when special rapport exists, rests with the plaintiff

Through fraudulent means and by presenting forged vouchers, approximately ILS 48,000 was withdrawn from a customer account at the Postal Bank.  The Postal Bank refused to reimburse the funds, contending that they must await a police investigation, while simultaneously freezing the account-leaving the customers without their money and in prolonged uncertainty. The Court accepted the […]

Parties to a real estate dispute signed a settlement agreement whereby one party would purchase the rights of the other party, subject to the provision of ownership documents within six months.  The selling party concealed a material inheritance order in its possession, and subsequently contended that the agreement had expired due to the passage of […]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) demanded that a client pay unpaid debts for helicopter parking and maintenance services.  The client contended, inter alia, that it suffered damage due to a delay in the certification of IAI’s technicians, claiming a breach of the agreement. The Court accepted the main claim, rejected the counterclaim and held that the […]

A woman moved to Israel after marrying a blind man, relying on his parents’ promise of the apartment. Following their separation, the family attempted to dispossess them of the apartment due to the absence of a written contract. The Court held that the apartment belongs to the couple in equal shares by virtue of the […]