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8 available 8 • View allThe expected judgement and penalty in a civil case
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Q: Hello
I would like to know my civil case running in Sharjah Court before it was in management. Now the new date will be up to the judge.
Now the judge will hear us. It's a money issue, I want to know if the judgement will come that I have to pay.
What will happen? Will I be in jail?
Please advise.

Sep 29, 2019
3150
Civil proceedings following a criminal case for bounced cheques
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Q: Hello,
My father had a criminal case for bounced cheques. He has previously paid a part of the amount but failed to pay the full amount as his company faced losses and closed.
He's now facing a jail time of 2 years. Now, the same person is filing a civil case. Could you please tell me how would this end?
Thank you very much. (Please do keep in my mind he signed personal cheques).

Oct 5, 2017
4157
Failure to pay a personal loan and consequences of the civil case


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Q: I am an engineer and I was working in a construction company in Dubai where I am based. I have issued a cheque of AED 150,000 for a personal loan with a bank.
Due to the lack of work and the company terminated me for 2 months, I am suffering from my personal loan and the bank filed a case now.
5 months back, they filed a case which I don't know for a travel ban and I was in jailed 4 and half days. After that, I paid AED 10000 to Dubai court after they released me.
I heard that civil cases now are not punishable again by jail sentence like before. Is it true?



Jun 12, 2019
11663
Penalty in case of failing to pay after civil case judgement

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Q: For a civil case punishment, and after the punishment, do we still need to pay the money or we will be free?


Oct 15, 2019
6235
Is there a jail penalty to enforce a civil case judgment?

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Q: My question is regarding a civil case. Someone I know is serving a criminal sentence for 3 years for fraud of AED 35 Million.
There is also a civil case against him. He cannot afford to pay AED35 million. He will finish the criminal sentence in 3 months.
Will he continue to be in jail for the civil case? How long will this sentence be?


Jun 29, 2020
4570
Does the jail term start counting from the date of arrest or date of judgment?

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Q: My brother is in jail for the last 2 months in Abu Dhabi, UAE. On 10/2/2022, the judge gave judgment for three months in jail and evict from the country.
My question is do they count the days since they arrest my brother or from the day of judgment?
Please let me know


Feb 13, 2022
4308
A friend was arrested and judged with a fine. Can the fine be deducted from detention days?


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Q: A friend was sentenced 9 months in jail after being accused of using narcotics.
The judgement was a fine of AED 5000 after appeal.
Can the fine be deducted from detention days?



Jun 1, 2023
988
Do they count a full day or just 12 hours as one day in Ajman jail?
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Q: Hi
My husband has been in Ajman jail for 3 years and 6 months. Can you tell me if they count a full day or just 12 hours as one day?
I heard that one day in jail counts as two days.
Please help me.
Thank you so much!

Jun 18, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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View allقدرة قاضي التنفيذ على إصدار قرار بخصم المكافأة التي تم الحكم بها 0
صدر حكم نقض عن طلب مكافأة نهاية خدمة. جهة العمل لم تقم بالمساهمة في اشتراكات صندوق المعاشات أبوظبي إلا بعد تاريخ الدعوى؛ وعليه صدر الحكم بإلزام المُدَّعى عليها بدفع مكافأة نهاية الخدمة للمدعية.
علمًا بأن قاضي محكمة النقض استند إلى تقرير الخبير أيضًا بشأن عدم مساهمة الشركة في دفع الاشتراكات. السؤال:
- هل يستطيع قاضي التنفيذ إصدار قرار بخصم المكافأة التي تم الحكم والفصل فيها (درجة نقض)؟
- هل يستطيع قاضي التنفيذ بصلاحياته خصم هذا المبلغ المحكوم به، بعد قيام جهة العمل بتقديم خطاب له وبه كشف حساب لحركة صندوق المعاشات؟
Nov 2, 2019
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The legal procedure of applying for a joint bank loan 0
Hi,
I am planning to buy a property in Dubai.
I would like to add my wife and brother as co-owners for the property. My wife and brother are employed and I am self-employed for the past four years.
I would like to know what are my options for applying for a Home Mortgage in this scenario.
Can we apply together for a mortgage from the bank or would it be ideal for two salaried people which is my wife and brother to apply for a mortgage?
Nov 2, 2019
503
From when is the official date of joining a company calculated? 0
Good day, Dr. Ayman!
Inshallah, you are doing pretty well. I have a question, please!
From when do they calculate your official date of joining? Is it from the date you joined based on the contract between you and the employer or from when the visa was issued?
I have a case with a firm and they are claiming in their defense that my date of joining is from when my visa was issued. To make it easier: I joined work on 24th June 2018 - The last day was on 7th July 2019.
The company is referring based on the labor contract (limited). It says that the contract is from the date I entered the country which is 26th July 2018. Although I was here and I started work on 24th June 2018. (I was terminated and the company is not claiming that).
Thank you!
Oct 21, 2019
553
Claiming money lent to a person without a proof 0
I have given money to a person in Dubai (AED 29500 plus), and now he is not repaying me. His WhatsApp is working but he said on WhatsApp that he is not in Dubai.
Can I get my money back?
Please, lawyers, help me.
Sep 22, 2019
2033
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