Unified UAE Legislation Database

FAQ: Can a party demand the other to take a decisive oath (“اليمين الحاسمة”) in court?

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In force

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Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

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Answer: Yes, but only if the fact in question is decisive to the dispute and not already established by sufficient evidence. Courts may reject the request if it is abusive or irrelevant.

 

Legal Basis:

Articles 94 and 97 of Federal Decree-Law No. 35 of 2022 Promulgating the Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions 

 

Relevant case law:

Case No. 16 of 2025 / Dubai Court / Commercial