In brief
Governs enforcement of executory instruments such as judgments, cheques and promissory notes before the enforcement courts, and measures against a non-paying debtor.
What it covers
- Executory instruments and their conditions
- Direct enforcement and attachment
- Measures against a debtor who refuses to pay
- Enforcing domestic, foreign and arbitral awards
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/53 · 13/8/1433H
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