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Latent defect
Refers to a fault in either real or personal property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before it was purchased. Questions & Answers
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What is the deadline for filing an appeal in a commercial case?
Q: The company has received a judgment for non-payment which was stuck on the door of the office. It`s a commercial matter, for non-payment to manpower companies in the construction field. The amount is AED 524k. Kindly advise how many days we have to appeal this judgment and if any lawyer can help us. Thank you. Legal dictionary
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Ancillary relief
An application for financial relief following the presentation of a petition for divorce, nullity or judicial separation. The term arises because the financial application is ancillary to the petition. Questions & Answers
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Is it possible to replace my passport in a traffic case to be able to travel?
Q: Hi there, I currently have a traffic case in the investigation status against me for driving without a license, causing damage to another person`s property and driving a vehicle without permission (my wife`s car). I fully accept the charges against me. I urgently need to travel to my home country by 11 May and my wife will remain in the UAE. Kindly advise if it is possible to lift the travel ban and have my wife as the guarantor for when the fine is issued. Thanks Questions & Answers
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Right of the employee to sue the employer for delayed salary
Q: Dear Sir, Good day. I would like to ask regarding my delayed salary. It is running for 3 months this May 2021. My employer and her family are saying that they are waiting for money from their client who is in the contracting business. Legal dictionary
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Time barred
Relates to a claim or a lawsuit that cannot be pursued because it has been filed/issued too late according either to the statute of limitations or some other procedural rule. Questions & Answers
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What happens to a bank loan in case of job loss?
Q: Salam, I have been working in the UAE for 7 years. A week ago, my employer threatened me with termination. I have a bank liability of around 164,000.00 AED in a form of a personal loan and I fear that in case of losing the job I will not be able to pay off my loan as I have no savings. After reading, I understand that I shall have to face a criminal proceeding if I am not able to pay off my loan (as it becomes due in its entirety in case of loss of job) and also imprisonment. Whatever it may be, I need to know more about it. I was informed by a friend that if a person notifies the bank about this default and termination, then the proceedings shall start and the defaulter shall either be imprisoned or fined. Will appreciate it if someone can guide me on how things shall be in case I get terminated and the loan amount becomes due and this situation turns into a civil/criminal case. Best Regards, Legal dictionary
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Common law
The body of law created by virtue of judicial/court decisions, as opposed to law that is based on statutes, regulations and other forms of written legislation. Legal dictionary
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Caveat emptor
Literally, ‘let the buyer beware’. Used as a warning to anyone buying something that there might be unforeseen faults or problems with what is bought. In the case of purchasing real property, the buyer is responsible for finding out the condition of the property by survey, carrying out proper searches and checking any matters that affect the legal title. Legal dictionary
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إبراء الذمة
إقرار الدائن بخلو ذمة المدين نحوه من الالتزامات الواردة في الإقرار. Questions & Answers
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تأسيس شركة في دولة وعمل فرع لها في دولة أخرى أم تأسيس شركتين منفصلتين لنفس المالك؟
س: مساء الخير، أيهما أفضل من ناحية التكلفة والإجراءات: تأسيس شركة في دولة وعمل فرع لها في دولة أخرى أم عمل شركتين منفصلتين لنفس المالك؟ مع الشكر! Legal dictionary
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دليل براءة
برهان يقدمه محامي المتهم لإثبات براءة الأخير من التهم الموجهة إليه. ومن أمثلة دليل البراءة: بصماته، شهادة شهود، إقرار الجاني، وإقرار المجني عليه. Questions & Answers
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The possibility of getting back to the UAE after deportation
Q: My father was deported due to a case in his home country where he was wanted to participate in an investigation. Can he come back to the UAE? If so what is the procedure? And how to check if there is a ban on his entry? Questions & Answers
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إمكانية فسخ العقد بسبب الاختلاف بشأن سداد الدفعة النهائية من قيمة العقار
س: وصلني إيميل بوجود متأخرات من شهر ١١/٢٠٢٠ بسبب عدم سداد الدفعة النهائية البالغة ٨٠% من قيمة العقار؛ إذ الدفعة النهائية والمتفق عليها تكون عن طريق تمويل بنكي. بعدما اتصلت قالوا أن العقد لا يشمل تمويل الشقة أو سداد المبلغ النهائي عن طريق البنك. (للعلم تم إرسال إيميل رسمي من قبلهم لاختيار طريقة سداد الدفع النهائية وتم الرد عليهم أنه سيتم التمويل عن طريق bank payments) ومعي بعض الإثباتات ومحادثات مع المسوول عن وحدتي أني لا أُسدد أي دفعة وأنتظر باقي الإجراءات وأنه سيتوفر وقت كافي للسداد والتمويل من البنك. سؤالي: في حال رفع دعوى قضائية، فهل هي مضمونة؟ أو في حال عدم الوصول إلى حل مرضٍ أو التنازل عن المتأخرات، فهل يمكن فسخ العقد؟ وهل تُرَدّ المبالغ؟ للعلم المشروع مُنجَز. أعتذر من الإطالة! Questions & Answers
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How to proceed and claim pending salaries and final settlement from ex-employer
Q: Hi Sir, Due to salary delays with my old employer, I canceled my employment visa with my old employer & I joined a new company. The visa process also completed now, but I still didn`t receive my pending salaries & final settlement with my old employer. How to proceed legally with this matter now? Kindly advise Legal dictionary
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