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Decree No. (56) of 2009
Establishing a Special Tribunal for the Settlement of Cheque
Disputes
Relating to Real Estate Transactions (1)
We, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Law No. (3) of 1992 Establishing Dubai Courts and its amendments;
Law No. (1) of 1994 Concerning Court Fees and its amendments;
Law No. (7) of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (8) of 2007 Concerning Escrow Accounts of Real Estate Development in the
Emirate of Dubai; and
Law No. (13) of 2008 Regulating the Interim Property Register in the Emirate of Dubai
and its amendments,
Do hereby issue this Decree.
Article (1)
By virtue of this Decree a special tribunal known as “Tribunal for the Settlement of Cheque
Disputes Relating to Real Estate Transactions” (the “Tribunal”) will be established and
will be comprised of:
1. a judge from the Court of Appeal, Dubai Courts as President;
2. a judge from the Court of First Instance, Dubai Courts as member; and
3. a representative from the Land Department as member.
© 2014 The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
(1) Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However,
for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of
conflict the Arabic text will prevail.
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