Civil Cases in Jordan

Civil cases are claims filed by individuals or companies to recover a personal right arising from a contract, harmful act, or legal obligation. These cases are heard before primary courts and courts of appeal under the Jordanian Civil Procedure Law.

Civil cases include: debt and obligation claims, compensation, contract rescission, eviction, ownership proof, opposition prevention, and compulsory delivery or performance orders.

• Jordanian Civil Code No. 43/1976 — governs civil and contractual rights and obligations.
• Civil Procedure Law No. 24/1988 — sets out the procedures for filing and litigating civil claims.
• Jordanian Enforcement Law No. 25/2007 — regulates the enforcement of court judgments.
• Jordanian Evidence Law No. 30/1952 — defines the rules of proof before courts.

• Debt and Financial Claims: Recovering overdue amounts, payment orders, and dishonored cheque claims.
• Compensation for Damages: Material and moral damages from accidents, contractual breach, or harmful acts.
• Contract Rescission: Judicial termination of contracts with mandatory compensation from the defaulting party.
• Eviction and Delivery Orders: Recovering possession of real property and immovables.
• Opposition Prevention: Protecting possession and ownership from unlawful interference.
• Obligation Enforcement: Compelling a party to perform a specific contractual obligation.

1. Initial Assessment: Review of facts and documents, and determining the admissibility of the claim and the competent court.
2. Legal Notice: Issuing a formal notice through the notary public when required to establish the claim and preserve limitation periods.
3. Filing the Lawsuit: Drafting and filing the statement of claim with supporting documents before the competent court.
4. Hearings and Pleadings: Attending sessions and submitting memoranda, replies, and evidence.
5. Judgment and Appeal: Following the judgment and filing an appeal if necessary to protect your rights.
6. Enforcement: Taking judicial enforcement steps through the Execution Department to collect the awarded right.

Every day that passes without legal action may weaken your position. Contact our team to assess your civil claim and determine the most appropriate step immediately.