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Approximate cost of instituting a civil case for bounced cheques
What is the cost to file a civil case for a cheque bounce of AED 165,000?

Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I hope you are in good health.
Further to your query, kindly be informed that for filing a civil case under the amount of AED 200,000, there are 2 fees applicable as provided herein below:
1. Court fee: This fee usually ranges between AED 10,000 and AED 15,000
2. Our professional fee for representing you: This fee usually ranges between AED 15,000 to AED 30,000 as it depends upon the circumstances of each case.
Therefore, we suggest you provide us with the complete details of the case along with the exact claim amount.
For confidentiality, you can mail us the required information at info@awsuwaidi-advocates.com or you can call us at 045547635, for discussing the matter.
Furthermore, kindly be informed that for bounced cheques which are ranging between AED 100,000 to AED 200,000, there will be a fine of AED 10,000 applicable to the issuer of the cheque, along with it we can file an application for prohibiting the issuer from travelling out of UAE until the whole claim amount is released.
I hope the above is clear to you. Should you require any further information or clarification, please feel free to contact us.
Regards,
Aws M. Younis