Can I enforce a Dubai court order for a bounced cheque in Ethiopia?

Dear Questioner,

While enforcing a Dubai court execution order directly in Ethiopia poses challenges due to a lack of treaties and differing legal systems, there are still avenues available for pursuing your claim through local courts or alternative methods.

Consulting personally with legal professionals experienced in both UAE and Ethiopian law will be critical in navigating this complex situation effectively.

Greetings,

Yes, the judgment issued in the Emirates can be executed in Ethiopia as a foreign judgment, but it must be authenticated by the UAE Foreign Ministry first.

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Dear Questioner,

If there's a reciprocal agreement or if Ethiopian law allows direct enforcement, you might be able to initiate enforcement proceedings directly in Ethiopia.

You will need an authenticated copy of the foreign judgment, translated into Amharic (the official language of Ethiopia).

There are certain other procedures as well.

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Dear Questioner,

You can execute the cheque in Ethiopia, but after authenticating the executive form at the Foreign Ministry and the Ethiopian Consulate in the Emirates, after which you go to Ethiopia to implement the ruling there.

Dear Questioner,

Thanks for your inquiry!

Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, according to UAE law, the execution order for a bounced cheque can be enforced in the debtor's home country if there is a judicial treaty between the UAE and that country.

However, it is important to note that the enforcement of the execution order may also depend on the laws and regulations of the debtor's home country.

If there is no judicial treaty between the UAE and Ethiopia, the execution order may not be enforceable in Ethiopia.

In this case, you may need to seek legal assistance in Ethiopia to enforce the execution order.

Another scenario that may help with your case is if the debtor has any assets or properties in the UAE that can be seized to satisfy the debt.

In this case, you can file a request with the court to freeze the debtor's assets and use them to pay off the debt.

It is also possible to file a criminal case against the debtor in the UAE for issuing a bounced cheque. If the debtor returns to the UAE, they may face criminal charges and be required to pay the debt.

It is recommended to seek legal advice from us as a lawyer in the UAE who specializes in debt collection to discuss your options and the best course of action for your specific case.

Kindly do not hesitate to contact us for further guidance.

Greetings,