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Civil Disputes
Civil disputes, small claims, liability, arbitration.
5YEARS
General civil dispute limitation period
MAD 50,000
Small claims jurisdiction ceiling
30DAYS
Response deadline to civil summons
3MONTHS
Appeal filing window after judgment
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I have a disagreement over a contract
Learn how to resolve disputes arising from breach of contract, including enforcement of terms, damages claims, and negotiation strategies under Moroccan civil law.
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My neighbor and I disagree about property lines
Understand how to handle boundary disputes, encroachment issues, and easement conflicts with step-by-step guidance on documentation and legal remedies.
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Someone owes me money and won't pay
Explore options for recovering unpaid debts, from demand letters to court proceedings, including small claims and formal collection processes in Morocco.
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I have a disagreement over a contract
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Can You Cancel a Contract Due to Seller Deception?
Yes, you can cancel if deception was decisive to your decision under Moroccan law. Fraud only allows cancellation if you wouldn't have signed without it.
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When is a mail contract concluded in Morocco?
A mail contract concludes when you send acceptance, not when received. Time limits apply: if set, you must reply within that limit; if not set, within reasonable time.
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When is a contract concluded by mail?
A mail contract concludes when you accept an offer, not when the other party receives your response. Always respond within any fixed deadline or reasonable timeframe.
My neighbor and I disagree about property lines
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What Can I Require From a Neighbor's Collapsing Wall?
Require your neighbor to prevent wall collapse through formal notice. If collapse occurs, the owner is liable for damages from dilapidation, lack of maintenance, or construction defects.
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Neighboring wall that collapses: what are my rights?
You can require the owner to take preventive measures against collapse. If it occurs due to deterioration or lack of maintenance, the owner is liable for damages (art. 89-90).
Someone owes me money and won't pay
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Am I Liable for Harm My Child Causes?
Parents of minor children living with them are liable for harm caused, but can escape liability by proving they could not have prevented it.
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How Long to Claim Compensation in Morocco?
You have five years to claim compensation from when you knew who caused the harm, with an absolute limit of twenty years from the incident date.