Abu Dhabi woman ordered to repay sister Dhs340,000 loan

A family loan of Dhs540,000 has ended in a court order against a woman who must repay her sister Dhs340,000, pay a Dhs20,000 penalty and cover the case costs.

The plaintiff told the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court that she had transferred the money in two payments, Dhs500,000 followed by Dhs40,000. Her sister repaid Dhs200,000, leaving the balance that became the subject of the lawsuit.

The plaintiff sought repayment of the balance, legal and late interest at 9% from the filing date, and Dhs200,000 in compensation for material and moral losses. She also requested further interest after the judgment became final and reimbursement of legal expenses.

The court found that the defendant had acknowledged receiving the money and had confirmed the debt in communications. She discussed issuing a guarantee check, proposed paying in installments and suggested settling the dispute by giving up her share of an inheritance in favor of her sister.

The court also considered the manager’s check issued as a guarantee for the debt. It ordered payment of Dhs340,000 and Dhs20,000 to compensate for lost benefits and material and moral damages, in addition to court fees and expenses.