US EditionFrench Court Annuls Cash Bid by Late Sultan's Heirs in Malaysia Land Dispute
The Paris Court of Appeal found no valid arbitration agreement and ordered the Sulu claimants to pay legal costs after annulling the $14.9 billion award against Malaysia.
- On Dec 10, the Paris Court of Appeal annulled the about $15 billion award sought by the so-called heirs of the defunct Sulu sultanate, confirming the arbitrator lacked jurisdiction and marking a major milestone for Malaysia.
- Gonzalo Stampa had earlier issued a partial award on May 25, 2020, declared jurisdiction, then a final award on February 28, 2022 ordering $14.9 billion payment despite a Spanish court revoking him.
- The claimants based their case on an 1878 deal that they described as a lease of Sabah, and the court ordered them to pay 200,000 in costs to Malaysia.
- The government added that the Sulu Special Secretariat War Room said the ruling should end claims from the so-called Sulu claimants and accused Therium of seeking to extort money while standing ready to fight further in court.
- Earlier rulings show that on June 6, 2023 the Paris Court of Appeal refused to recognise the partial award, two French courts rejected jurisdiction, and the French Supreme Court dismissed the challenge on November 6, 2024.
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The eight descendants of the Sultan of Sulu had taken legal action when Kuala Lumpur ceased paying them annual payments dating from the colonial period in 2013.
French court annuls cash bid by Sulu sultan’s heirs in land dispute with Malaysia
A French court has annulled a legal bid by the heirs of a former sultan who sought nearly $15 billion from Malaysia, drawing a line under a lengthy dispute that stems from a colonial-era land deal.
Paris Court Halts $15 Billion Heir Bid Against Malaysia
A French court has ruled against the heirs of a former Sulu sultan aiming for a $15 billion claim from Malaysia, originating from a colonial-era agreement. The court ordered the heirs to pay Malaysia 200,000 euros. The heirs plan to appeal, despite Malaysia's approval of the decision.
French court annuls cash bid by late sultan's heirs in Malaysia land dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 : A French court has annulled a legal bid by the heirs of a former sultan who sought nearly $15 billion from Malaysia, drawing a line under a lengthy dispute that stems from a colonial-era land deal. The Paris Court of Appeal annulled the heirs' bid in a verdict on Tuesday, and ordered t
Sulu case: Paris court decision a major victory for Malaysia, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Paris Court of Appeal to fully annul the "final award" in the claim by individuals purporting to be heirs of the so-called Sulu Sultanate over Sabah has been described as a major victory for Malaysia. Read full story
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