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4 available 4 • View allClaiming money lent to a person against a cheque that bounced later

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Q: I had entered into a private loan contract with an individual. The security cheque he issued bounced when I tried to cash it against the non-payment of the loan.
I have filed a complaint with the police about a month ago, however, I am told that it is currently awaiting judgment.
He's been operating this way with a few other people as well, issuing bad cheques as security for loans taken.
Q1. Is it normal for judgement on a bounced cheque to take so long? What can I do to request to expedite the judgement?
Q2. What action can be taken to report the individual and the modus operandi so that others can be protected from falling prey in the future?
Q3. I’m sure there are many more people who may be in the same situation as me and two others who I have found. How can I legally try and publicize the case to get others to come forward as witnesses?


Jun 25, 2020
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Filing a civil case for recovering a bounced cheque amount
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Q: Hi,
I have filed a case against my client for the returned cheque of 45k. He got released after paying a fine.
How can I file a civil case and which department should I approach?

Dec 16, 2018
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The legal action following criminal cases for a bounced cheque


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Q: I had given an amount of AED 250K to a finance person in Dubai. I never received a profit. I went to the police and registered a case. I only deposited the first cheque of 150K.
Lately, I found out that the person came out of the court after paying a fine. I don't know what to do as I have not received anything and still have a 100K cheque with me.



Dec 23, 2018
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رفض المستفيد تحصيل قيمة الشيك المرتجع رغم توفر رصيد


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س: مرحبًا إخواني،
ارتجع لي شيك بمبلغ ١١ ألف درهم، علمًا بأن المستفيد قدَّمه بعد تاريخ الشيك بـ١٠ أيام. كان يتوفر رصيد كافي للصرف في تاريخ الشيك المقرر وأنا فعلاً نسيت الشيك ولكن قلّ الرصيد ورجع الشيك. تواصلت مع المستفيد لإخباره بإعادة صرف الشيك مجددًا فلم يرد وتجاهل الأمر.
المبلغ متوفر بالحساب منذ شهر ويأبى أن يصرف الشيك. هناك خلاف سابق بيننا بصفتي مستأجرًا لعقاره بقضية وقد كسبتها مسبقًا. قام بتوجيه إنذار لي من المحكمة للسداد خلال ٣٠ يومًا. تواصلت معه وأيضًا لا يرد.
ماذا يمكنه أن يفعل ضدي في هذه الحالة والمبلغ متوفر بالحساب؟ وهل هناك حبس أو تعميم؟
علمًا بأنني أحاول الوفاء له.



Jan 11, 2023
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • 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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Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 292
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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Summary and Substantive Claims in the UAE Civil Procedures Code 13
This article is related to the Civil procedure in the UAE. The procedure includes both payment orders on the basis of cheques and original documents as well as the normal civil procedure where the plaintiff has Invoices, agreement, and documents to prove the claim in the civil court.
Nov 29, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • 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 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 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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