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7 available 7 • View allHow to file a bounced cheque case to recover your money



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Q: Can I legally claim back money lost in a transaction through a bounced cheque?




Feb 9, 2021
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Inability to get money back after receiving the final execution judgment
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Q: I have 10 bounced cheques with me that I had received from a company for the supplies given to them.
I had filed a civil case against the company here in Abu Dhabi. The judgment came in favor of me that I should get the amount and later went for execution also.
I also received the judgment in my favor that I should receive the whole amount including court fees. After that, I put a travel ban, block in Muroor, bank, and an arrest warrant was applied also.
As of now, the procedures had completed a year and a half back, and still, when I enquire in the court, they tell me that there is no money and ask me to enquire in the CID department.
But several times I went to the CID department and they are telling me they are searching for the person.
The person is a local Arab and I heard that he is still here in Abu Dhabi. Is there anyone who can help me out in this case?

Mar 22, 2021
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Can a law firm get the amount of a bounced cheque while the plaintiff is abroad
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Q: I have a doubt about a civil case (cheque bounce). All procedures and court fees are paid.
I'm not in the UAE. The original cheque is with me. I wrote a power of attorney one year ago to a law firm. Without me, can anyone take the amount; e.g the law firm?

May 22, 2021
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How long to wait for a pending civil case execution with an arrest order issued?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My civil case execution has been pending for almost 2 years, and the AD court has issued an arrest order against the other party, but nothing has happened.
Can someone advise me on how long I have to wait?
The total amount to be recovered is around 240K AED.


Jan 30, 2023
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هل يجوز حبس المدين في التنفيذ عند الحصول على حكم بات؟

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س: السلام عليكم،
هل يجوز حبس المدين في التنفيذ عند الحصول على حكم بات في دولة الإمارات؟
وهل يُحبَس المدين بمبالغ نفقة أو أي أحكام مدنية لفترة ثم يخرج؟
يُرجى التوضيح بما يخص قانون دولة الإمارات.


Jul 17, 2023
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What's the outcome of filing a PDC cheque execution case if the person is abroad?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
A customer gave us a PDC cheque which bounced due to insufficient funds. The company is not reachable as their office is closed. What should our next step be?
If we file a cheque execution case and the owner is not in the country, what will be the outcome of the case and how can we recover the cheque amount?





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Jul 15, 2024
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Recovering funds from a bounced check issuer who is abroad but still receiving a salary in the UAE




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Q: Hi,
I filed a case in the UAE over a bounced check for 100k AED. A judgment was issued against the check issuer, along with a travel ban.
The problem is, the person has already left the UAE but is still receiving a salary in the UAE, paid into the same bank account the check was issued from (20k per month).
Is there a way to deduct from their future income, or do I have to wait until they attempt to re-enter the country?





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Sep 19, 2024
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allFailing to Honour Bounced Cheques in Loans and Other Transactions 8
An interview-format article covering the topic of loans and bounced cheques in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Jan 15, 2020
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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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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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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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