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?

Q: Dear Sir, Would like to know how I can deal with the following situation. I am the MD of a granite exporting firm in Andra Pradesh, India. In Sep 2018 I had delivered two containers of granite to a company in Ras Al Khaimah. The understanding was AED 10K on the delivery of container and the remaining 35K within 3 months as PDC. However, the client gave only 5K as cash on delivery and so far has been giving various excuses (in between around 45 days he was in India). The PDC date was in Dec 2018. My company is not registered in the UAE and we have delivered the container on CNF. The cheque issued is on my name and is from the client's company. I need to know what I should do to recover the money. I have a residence visa in the UAE. Thanks Sajan

Q: Dear Mrs Khan, I have recently received a Post Dated Bank Cheque from one of my new clients, the cheque date is Thursday 19th Apr 2018. Today, I called this client to find out that they are not answering calls, and when I went to their office I found it closed and many of their suppliers in the corridors complaining about their Bank Cheques that were bounced back (rejected). The owner of this company seems to have already left the UAE and none of his employees is answering the phone. So most probably the bank cheque that they gave me (AED 57250) will bounce back Thursday. So I want to start taking action now. I sold them 10000 boxes of 15 Kg lemon, which they stored in a third-party cold storeroom in Dubai. I went and found that the lemon is still there. Please, could you tell me how can I legally get back my lemon as I'm 100% sure I will not be paid? Thanks in advance and please feel to ask should you need more details.

Q: Hello Mr Hari, Can you kindly inform me what is the procedure for a cheque bounce case? One of my friends has an equipment rental services; he had received a cheque of AED 300000.00 from a company. How can he file a case against the cheque, and what would be the % or lawyer fee after collection? Thanks Ms C.

Q: Dear Rajasree, Our company is into building materials trading. One customer of ours owes us AED 85,000 which is due for more than 180 days. They have issued cheques to us for AED 65,000 which have bounced. We require legal advice on how to proceed.

Q: Our company is not operational anymore as we had debt with two banks and we are now in India. So, we have been negotiating with the bank directly to bring down the one-time settlement amount. We most likely have two cases against our company by these two banks. I need two services from you. 1. Collect debt on behalf of us - from several companies - total around AED 1.3 million. What's the likelihood of collecting these debts? How will you pay back to us in order for us to settle to other suppliers? And is there any fee or once you receive our payment? If there is an upfront fee, we are unable to pay at this stage. 2. We already have AED 600k worth of cheques under our company name. How will you help in cashing those cheques on behalf of us? Is there a way? If we deposit into our bank account, does it get deducted towards our debt without reaching a settlement. There are 4 cheques. Share your thoughts. We would hire you if your answer makes complete sense to us.

This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.

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.

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.

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.