In brief
Governs enforcement of judgments and instruments before the Board of Grievances, particularly judgments against or in favour of administrative bodies: filing and registering requests, time limits, compulsory enforcement and objections.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Before filing, the debtor must be asked to perform within ten years of the judgment becoming final, and the request is not accepted until 30 days after the demand, or five days for an urgent judgment (Article 8).
- The enforcement circuit then gives the administrative body five days for urgent judgments and 30 days otherwise (Article 10).
- A refusal to register may be challenged with the court president within 15 days (Article 7).
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Enforcement court
- Demand before filing
- Time limits for administrative bodies
- Objections
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/15 · 27/1/1443H
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