Q: I have a bounced cheque of AED 75,000. It is under the name of a saloon and the owner is asking me to give her time to pay. She is telling me that she will pay me monthly starting this end of January, and she will pay AED 100,000 instead. Is it possible to do an agreement with this? If ever, is this valid in court?

Q: I was persuaded by my friend to put money in an online trading, and he will trade on my behalf and will share the profits. He guaranteed me that he will trade very carefully and the principal amount will not decrease, but he lost all the money in one night which is AED 35000. Then he gave me 6 cheques of 5000 each payable after every third month. Kindly advise how to proceed as he is not ready to pay now.

Q: I want a legal advice on this. I filed a criminal case against one of the real estate companies here in the UAE. I was supposed to rent a flat and paid 3 months in advance cash to the agency without signing a contract because they promised me that I will sign a contract next day. To cut the story short, it didn't go well, so I decided to refund my money back. The manager issued me a company cheque but it bounced. Now, we both agreed that he can pay in instalments and do it in front of the court. The first question is, can we resolve this case without me filing a civil case against him? The second question, will the court give him a travel ban until he settles the full amount? Third, can I get compensation from him for spending money on this case?

Q: Salam Naser, I was in dispute with a client over non-payments and now it's the time we agreed to sign a settlement agreement. Her lawyer has sent the agreement letter which has the following two terms in it and which are not clear to me. It will be nice of you if you can guide me accordingly. "1. Indemnity The Parties agree that it shall indemnify and keep the other party indemnified from and against all liabilities, costs, expenses, damages and losses (including any direct, indirect or consequential losses, loss of reputation and all interest, penalties and legal and other professional costs and expenses) suffered or incurred by the party arising out of the other party carrying out its obligations under this Settlement Agreement or breach or negligent performance or non-performance thereof." Confusion, who will be the authority to define these losses...etc? It's a very technical term. "2. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provisions. The Parties consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts." Confusion, They're mentioning DIFC law specifically, I don't know the reason. Should it be the UAE courts laws in general? Your help and suggestion will be highly appreciated.

Q: My father had a case of a bounced cheque of AED 450k against him filed by a supplier. He was detained at Al Riffa Police Station and proceeded for Public Prosecution in Barsha where he was sentenced to 3 months in an outer jail. We did not want to prolong this so we made a settlement with the supplier who filed the case to provide us with Tanazul (Clearance/ NOC), stating that they wish to withdraw the case and settlement has been made. Is this sufficient to have my father released from jail? What other procedures are involved?

Q: Hello, I have won a civil case for claiming an unpaid personal cash loan. The defendant paid 50% of the total amount due and the remaining 50% in monthly installments. However, she stopped making payments because of a new law implemented last November, stating that I can only arrest her if I have evidence or a report confirming she has money. Is this true? If so, what is the process for this? I need advice, and should I hire a lawyer for this matter?

يلعب الشيك دوراً مهماً في الحياة اليومية سواء في ميدان المعاملات التجارية أو في ميدان المعلامات المدنية باعتباره أداة وفاء والتزام تحل محل النقود في التعامل بين الافراد. ونظراً لهذه الأهمية فقد أصبح أكثر الأوراق التجارية انتشاراً وتداولاً بين الناس، على الرغم من حداثته نوعاً ما. فالشيك لم يبق كما كان في بداية عهده أداة لسحب الودائع المصرفية لحساب الساحب ذاته، بل أصبح أداة وفاء تحل محل النقود سواء على النطاق الداخلي بالنسبة للمعاملات التي يقوم بها الأفراد داخل الدولة فحسب وزادت أهميته.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.

The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.