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7 available 7 • View allFiling criminal and civil proceedings for a bounced cheque
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Q: I am running a small company and I have a bounced cheque from my customer who really cheated me and he's not returning my goods; and now, he himself is asking me to file a case against him.
What are the possibilities to recover my amount of AED 64000, as this has brought a great impact on my business stability?

Apr 5, 2018
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The criminal and civil proceedings of a bounced cheque case 
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Q: I filed a police case against an individual who borrowed money from me. I have both his personal cheques and company cheques for the amount.
He got a fine and was released from custody in a criminal case. Can I add his other company cheques that also bounced in the same case?
Also, will he get a prison sentence if I file a complaint on his personal cheques?

Sep 19, 2017
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The procedure of filing a civil case for bounced cheque 
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Q: Hello,
What is the minimum amount if one needs to file for the civil court under bounced cheque cases?

Apr 9, 2018
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Is there a difference in bounced cheque procedures between individuals and companies?


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Q: Is there a difference between a bounced cheque of a company vs an individual?
Is the procedure for filing a complaint and recovery the same for both?



Aug 17, 2021
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تتقديم طلب أداء بعد مضي 3 سنوات على الحكم الجزائي


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س: السلام عليكم،
عندي شيك مرتجع من شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة. صدر حكم جزائي ضد مدير الشركة غيابيًا؛ حيث أنه خرج خروجًا نهائيًا من الدولة.
هل أستطيع تقدبم طلب أداء بعد مضي ٣ سنوات على الحكم الجزائي؟ وهل يجوز تضمين أصحاب الرخصة؟



Jan 21, 2023
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تنفيذ شيك ضد شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة

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س: السلام عليكم،
ما أفضل الإجراءات القانونية للتنفيذ (طلب شيك) على شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة يملكها أكثر من شخص؟


Feb 19, 2023
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إمكانية تنفيذ شيك على الحسابات الشخصية للمدير إذا صدر باسم الشركة


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س: السلام عليكم،
لدي شيك من شخص باسم شركته وقد رُفِض لعدم كفاية الرصيد.
عند تنفيذ الشيك، هل يحق لي طلب التنفيذ على حساباته الشخصية أيضًا أم يكون فقط على حسابات الشركة؟
علمًا بأنه شريك والمدير المسؤول في نفس الوقت. الشركة شركة مقاولات ذات مسؤولية محدودة.
وهل يحق لي طلب منع السفر له؟
وفي حالة عدم السداد في الفترة القانونية، هل يمكن المطالبة بضبطه وإحضاره لحين السداد؟



Mar 5, 2023
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In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
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As the civil and commercial transactions in the UAE have been growing rapidly, and due to replacing cash with other financial instruments such as cheques for big amounts of money, this had caused some hiccups at times leading to criminal and civil consequences on the person who defaults on fulfilling obligations.
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Laws & Regulations
5 available 5 • View allFederal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
Sep 7, 1993
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
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.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal 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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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
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.
Sep 27, 2020
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