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DIFC Courts Order No. 1 of 2014 — Formal appointment of Small Claims Tribunal members (06 February 2014)
The primary objective of this order was to bolster the operational capacity of the Small Claims Tribunal (SCT) by formally appointing Judicial Officers Maha Al Mehairi and Nassir Al Nasser as members.
RIGHTS TO CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS AND RIGHTS OF AUDIENCE [2012] DIFC CAO 1 — Regulatory framework for legal representation (03 January 2012)
The primary objective of this order was to formalize the requirements for legal practitioners appearing before the DIFC Courts, moving away from the interim arrangements that had governed the jurisdiction since 2005.
DIFC Courts Order No. 1 of 2010 v Small Claims Tribunal [2010] DIFC CAO 001 — Defining the jurisdictional boundaries of the SCT (12 January 2010)
The Order provides a clear framework for the SCT's competence, distinguishing between mandatory and elective jurisdiction. For standard claims, the SCT is empowered to hear matters where the value of the claim or subject matter does not exceed AED 100,000.
DIFC COURTS Order No. 3 of 2025 — Appointment of additional members to the Small Claims Tribunal (03 November 2025)
The issuance of Order No. 3 of 2025 serves as a formal administrative mechanism to bolster the operational capacity of the Small Claims Tribunal. By appointing four additional members, the Chief Justice ensures that the tribunal remains adequately staffed to handle the volume of smaller claims…
DIFC COURTS Order No. 2 of 2023 — Expansion of the Small Claims Tribunal (30 October 2023)
The issuance of Order No. 2 of 2023 serves as a formal administrative mechanism to bolster the judicial capacity of the Small Claims Tribunal. By appointing Alanood Alriyami and Marisa Shannon Herriot as additional members, the Chief Justice addressed the operational necessity of maintaining a…
DIFC COURTS Order No. 1 of 2023 — Appointment of Additional Member to the Small Claims Tribunal (01 June 2023)
The issuance of Order No. 1 of 2023 serves as a formal administrative mechanism to expand the judicial resources available to the Small Claims Tribunal. By appointing an additional member, the Chief Justice ensures that the SCT maintains its operational efficiency in handling the increasing volume…