The Al Ain Courts Complex. ARCHIVE

An Al Ain court recently dismissed a lawsuit against a man accused of owing Dh200,000 in a loan dispute. The case was brought before the court by the plaintiff, who claimed that the defendant had borrowed the money three years ago and had failed to repay it. In addition to the loan, the plaintiff sought Dh50,000 in compensation and payment for legal fees. With both parties failing to provide substantial evidence, the court asked the defendant to take a decisive oath, swearing that he had not borrowed the money. After the man made the oath, the judge ruled that this had sufficiently clarified the matter, and dismissed the case. The plaintiff’s request for further legal action was therefore rejected. The court's ruling underlines the significant role oaths play in legal proceedings in the UAE, especially in cases where evidence is unclear or absent. Both parties' legal teams presented memorandums during the trial, but the defendant’s oath proved pivotal in resolving the dispute. ICA/Expat Media
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