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3 available 3 • View allThe compensation awarded does not cover the fees paid to the law firm. What to do?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My wife filed a compensation claim in Abu Dhabi. The court found the opponent guilty and was awarded damages. Can she reclaim the legal fees paid to the law firm or only the court costs including the cost to file the case?
As the compensation awarded does not cover the fees paid.
Thanks!


Aug 25, 2022
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Can I get back all the money that I spend on filing a civil case?

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Q: Can I get back all the money that I spend on filing a civil case?
Any steps to do the refund of expenses?


Nov 7, 2022
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Possibility of cancelling or delaying civil court fees


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Q: Hi All,
I have been cheated by a group of people and had filed the criminal case. The criminal court has ordered jail term and deportation to the criminal and also passed the order - "Referring the civil action to competent civil court without any expenses".
My understanding is that I don't need to pay the court fees which are AED 40000, as my claim amount is 1 million. However, my lawyer is saying that I need to pay the court fees.
I don't have that much money as I have lost all my money in cheating. Can someone clarify if I need to pay the court fees?
I will be very much thankful for your insights.
Thanks
I.



Feb 12, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession 3
The provisions of this Law regulate the profession of lawyers in the UAE. Lawyers are those who practice the legal profession in view of providing judicial and legal assistance to whomever so requires.
Dec 16, 1991
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Ministerial Decision No. (591) of 1997 On the Implementing Regulation of the Federal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession 0
This Ministerial Decision of Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments sets the implementing regulations of the Federal Law No. (23) of 1991 On the Regulation of the Legal Profession in the UAE. It abrogates Ministerial Decision No. (501) of 1992.
Dec 6, 1997
1019
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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