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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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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.
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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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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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Me han enviado una oferta comercial por correo: ¿a partir de qué momento queda realmente perfeccionado el contrato?
Un contrato por correspondencia queda perfeccionado en cuanto usted responde aceptando la oferta (art. 24), siempre que lo haga dentro del plazo fijado (art. 29) o, en su defecto, dentro de un plazo razonable (art. 30).
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¿Puede anularse un contrato por engaño del vendedor?
Sí, puede solicitarse la rescisión del contrato si el dolo fue determinante en la prestación del consentimiento conforme al Derecho marroquí. El dolo solo permite la rescisión cuando sin él no se habría celebrado el contrato.
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¿Cuánto tiempo tengo para reclamar una indemnización en Marruecos?
Dispone de cinco años para reclamar una indemnización desde que tuvo conocimiento del causante del daño, con un límite absoluto de veinte años a partir de la fecha del siniestro.
My neighbor and I disagree about property lines
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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).
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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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¿Qué puedo exigir ante el peligro de derrumbe de un muro o edificio vecino?
Puede exigir al propietario de un edificio vecino que adopte medidas preventivas contra su derrumbe. Si este se produce, dicho propietario responderá de los daños derivados de vetustez, falta de mantenimiento o vicios de construcción.
Someone owes me money and won't pay
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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.
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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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¿Soy responsable de los daños causados por mi hijo menor de edad?
Los padres de hijos menores de edad que convivan con ellos son responsables de los daños causados por estos, pero pueden exonerarse probando que no pudieron haber impedido el acto dañoso.