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Judicial Costs Law

Imposes judicial costs on claims and applications before the courts of up to 5% of the claim value, capped at SAR one million, and sets the exempt cases and parties, refunds and reductions.

LawRoyal Decree M/1630/1/1443H · 7 September 2021Litigation & Enforcement

In brief

Imposes judicial costs on claims and applications before the courts of up to 5% of the claim value, capped at SAR one million, and sets the exempt cases and parties, refunds and reductions.

What it covers

  • Claims and applications outside its scope
  • Cost limits for claims and applications
  • Reduction on settlement, and refunds
  • Exempt parties, including workers

Timeline

  1. Issued: Royal Decree M/16 · 30/1/1443H

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