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ARTICLE · 31 JANUARY 2025

Subcontractor Suing Employer For Contractor's Rights.

How can the subcontractor sue the employer directly to claim the main contractor's rights?

OmanReal Estate and Construction

How can the subcontractor sue the employer directly to claim the main contractor's rights?

The contract between the employer and the contractor regulates the relationship between these parties only, while the subcontracting agreement governs the relationship between the main contractor and the subcontractor. Therefore, there is no direct relationship between the employer and the subcontractor, as they are not bound by any contract that allows either of them to directly require the other to perform his obligation. The employer does not direct the subcontractor to perform his duties, but he is demanded to do so by the main contractor. Furthermore, the subcontractor is not a party to the public works contract, so the employer does not require him directly to perform his obligations. However, the subcontractor may file an indirect action to claim against the employer for the main contractor's dues under Article (269) of the Civil Transactions Law. The conditions for

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