UAE Law and Practice Contributed by: His Excellency Tarish Almansoori, Feteiha Korra, Khamis Moustafa and Hala Almubarek, Tarish Al Mansoori Advocates and Legal Consultants
4.2 Early Judgment Applications There is no formal summary judgment procedure, but courts may dismiss clearly unmeritorious claims or rule on undisputed debts where documentary evi- dence is conclusive. 4.3 Dispositive Motions Common procedural objections include lack of juris- diction, inadmissibility due to pre-litigation require- ments and absence of standing. These are typically raised in the first defence memorandum. 4.4 Requirements for Interested Parties to Join a Lawsuit Judges may join third parties where necessary to ensure complete adjudication. Interested non-parties may seek to intervene before final judgment. 4.5 Applications for Security for Defendant’s Costs Courts may order claimants without a UAE domicile to post security for costs upon the defendant’s request. 4.6 Costs of Interim Applications/Motions Costs are typically reserved to final judgment. Courts may award interim costs if an application is frivolous. 4.7 Application/Motion Timeframe Urgent motions can be decided within days; non- urgent ones within weeks depending on court case- load. There is no general discovery process. Each party produces its own evidence. Judges may order dis- closure of specific documents essential to resolving the dispute. 5.2 Discovery and Third Parties Courts may compel third parties to produce docu- ments or testify if necessary. 5.3 Discovery in This Jurisdiction Disclosure is limited to relevant evidence. Broad dis- covery or fishing expeditions are prohibited. 5. Discovery 5.1 Discovery and Civil Cases
5.4 Alternatives to Discovery Mechanisms Court-appointed experts play a decisive role in tech- nical matters. Experts investigate, exchange memo- randa with parties and submit reports subject to comment and challenge. Private expert opinions are admissible as supplementary evidence. 5.5 Legal Privilege Lawyers are bound by strict confidentiality. Communi- cations between lawyer and client are privileged and may not be disclosed except by client consent. 5.6 Rules Disallowing Disclosure of a Document Documents affecting state security, public order or professional secrecy are protected from disclosure. 6. Injunctive Relief 6.1 Circumstances of Injunctive Relief Courts may grant injunctions to preserve assets, pre- vent dissipation or halt actions causing irreparable harm. Temporary measures may include travel bans, asset freezes and seizure orders. 6.2 Arrangements for Obtaining Urgent Injunctive Relief Emergency judges may hear applications outside nor- mal hours. Relief can be granted within 24 to 48 hours in extreme urgency. 6.3 Availability of Injunctive Relief on an Ex Parte Basis Ex parte injunctions are permitted if prior notice would defeat the purpose of the relief sought. 6.4 Liability for Damages for the Applicant Applicants may be required to provide security for damages resulting from wrongful injunctions. 6.5 Respondent’s Worldwide Assets and Injunctive Relief UAE courts’ powers extend only to domestic assets. Recognition of foreign freezing orders depends on reciprocity agreements.
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