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4 available 4 • View allTime frame of a bounced cheque case to change from a criminal to a civil case



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Q: Hello,
If I have a bounced check case over 200,000 AED which has been filed over 3 years ago, is it still considered a criminal offense in Dubai or is it now considered civil?
Is there a time frame through which checks change from criminal to civil?




Mar 21, 2020
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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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Filing a case against a company for a bounced cheque
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Q: I need to file a case against a company in Dubai for a bounced cheque.
What are the documents required to file a case?

Dec 6, 2020
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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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We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds."
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هل يسجل الطفل قانونياً بالإمارات في حال كان الفرق بين عقد الزواج الشرعي والولادة تقريباً 166 يوم أقل من 6 أشهر؟ 0
السلام عليكم
هل يسجل الطفل قانونياً بالإمارات (أب إماراتي يحمل جواز من الشارقة ، أم وافدة) في حال كان الفرق بين عقد الزواج الشرعي والولادة تقريباً 166 يوم أقل من 6 أشهر؟
هل يمنع من استخراج شهاده ميلاد؟ وما هي الإجراءات والعقوبات المتوقعة؟
مع العلم بأن الأب معترف بالطفل قبل الزواج وبعده.
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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer? 0
Hello,
We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date.
We would appreciate guidance on the following:
1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount?
2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)?
3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases?
4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated?
Thank you in advance for your advice!
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