Court rules in favour of plaintiff in bounced cheque case
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to repay Dhs240,000 to the plaintiff after issuing two bounced cheques, along with Dhs20,000 in compensation for moral and material damages.
The case was brought forward when the plaintiff filed a lawsuit demanding repayment of the cheque value, Dhs50,000 in damages, and associated legal costs.
Background of the case
According to court documents:
- The defendant issued two cheques totalling Dhs240,000 without sufficient funds.
- He was previously fined Dhs40,000 for the offence in a criminal case.
- Despite the fine, he failed to settle the outstanding debt.
The court noted that the criminal judgment convicting the defendant of issuing dud cheques had already become final.
Court’s reasoning and final ruling
As the defendant was unable to prove that the debt had been cleared, the court ruled in the plaintiff’s favour. The judgment included:
- Repayment of Dhs240,000 (value of the cheques)
- Dhs20,000 in compensation for damages
- Legal fees and expenses
This ruling underscores the UAE’s strict stance against bounced cheques, reaffirming the importance of financial responsibility and compliance with cheque regulations.
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