Document background
The Letter Of Intent Small Claims Court document is a crucial preliminary step in the UAE's small claims dispute resolution process. It is typically used when a party seeks to recover a debt or resolve a dispute involving amounts within the Small Claims Court jurisdiction (generally up to AED 500,000 in Dubai's SCT). This document serves multiple purposes: it formally notifies the other party of the intended legal action, provides a final opportunity for amicable settlement, and establishes a documented trail of attempted resolution. The letter must comply with UAE legal requirements and is particularly relevant in jurisdictions like the DIFC and ADGM. It should outline the dispute's nature, claim amount, supporting evidence, and give a reasonable timeframe for response before court proceedings are initiated. This document is especially important in the UAE context where courts generally expect parties to have attempted amicable resolution before filing formal claims.
