UAE Court Orders Woman to Pay Dh76,910 in Legal Fees

Feb 16, 2026

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Feb 16, 2026 04:30

UAE court orders woman to pay Dh76,910 in unpaid legal fees after winning case

## Court Ruling on Unpaid Legal Fees

The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Court has mandated a woman to pay Dh76,910 to her former lawyer. This amount covers unpaid legal fees and court expenses, despite her winning a property dispute case. The court also awarded the lawyer an additional Dh1,000 for material damages due to delayed payment.

## Case Background

The lawyer was hired to handle a property dispute against a real estate developer, aiming to confirm and enforce a property sale contract. He successfully represented the woman through all litigation stages, securing a favorable final judgment and starting enforcement proceedings.

## Court's Decision

The woman argued that she had settled the fees through bank transfers and questioned the court's jurisdiction. However, the court dismissed these claims, citing the contract's explicit jurisdiction clause favoring Al Ain courts. Finding no proof of payment, the court ruled that the woman must pay the outstanding fees and legal costs.

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