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Time limit for raising a bounced cheque case

Just would like to know what is the time period to file a civil case against cheque bounce case after criminal case?

Maryam Ali Saleh Hayyaz

Maryam Hayyaz & Wejdan Bushahab Advocates

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28 Dec 2019, 10:14

Dear Questioner,

You can file a civil case anytime after the criminal (cheque bounce) case.

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28 Dec 2019, 10:21

I mean there is no time period like within 3 years or 5 years time we can file a civil case against a cheque bounce criminal case?

29 Dec 2019, 08:28

Yes.

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Tony Maalouli

ProConsult Advocates and Legal Consultants

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29 Dec 2019, 08:12

According to Article No. 20 of the Criminal Procedures Law of 1992, you can file a criminal complaint within five years from the date of receiving the cheque.

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29 Dec 2019, 08:17

Dear Sir,

I am asking about the civil case, not the criminal case.

My question is till when can we open a civil case (criminal case is over and judgment was fine and it was paid to the court)?

Now, until when the civil case could be filed to recover the amount?

I hope you understand, please reply so we can go further.

29 Dec 2019, 08:44

According to Article No 20 of the Criminal Procedures Law of 1992, you can file a criminal complaint within five years from the date of receiving the cheque.

After the criminal case, you can initiate the civil proceedings at any time.

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Elias Aoun

Maha Bin Hendi Law Firm

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29 Dec 2019, 08:26

Hello.

The actions of recourse initiated by the cheque bearer against the drawer, endorsers and other obligors for the payment of its value, will not be heard after a period of two years from the expiry of the time-limit set for presentment thereof.

In case a lawsuit is initiated, this time limit shall only apply from the day of the last action taken thereon.

In addition, such time limitation shall not run if the debt is adjudicated or when it is acknowledged by a separate deed resulting in the renewal of the debt.

29 Dec 2019, 08:43

It means we cannot open a civil case after two years, is it right?

29 Dec 2019, 08:52

Two years from the day of the last action taken in this case.

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