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Property RightsProperty and real estate

Possession of Movables as Title under the Jordanian Civil Code

The Jordanian Civil Code provides that a bona fide possessor of a movable or a bearer instrument who holds it on a valid causa acquires ownership immediately under the possession rule. The rule principally covers tangible movables and bearer instruments but is subject to procedural and temporal limits and exceptions (e.g. theft/loss and registered categories).

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Civil Procedure & Court PracticeCourts and procedure

The Civil Case-Management Judge and Its Role in Terminating Disputes under Jordanian Law

A summary describing the purpose and legal basis of Jordan’s civil case-management regime, the case-management judge’s powers over formal checks and efforts to achieve amicable settlement or prepare cases for adjudication. It outlines practical effects and procedural limits of the judge’s decisions under Article 59bis, with illustrative case law.

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Labor Law & CompensationCompensation and insurance

Compensation for Work Injuries under Jordanian Law

A concise overview of how Jordanian legislation defines a work injury and the temporal, spatial and causal elements that shape that definition. The summary outlines practical differences between the Labour Law and the Social Security Law and the main procedures for claiming and proving compensation.

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Negotiable InstrumentsCourts and procedure

The Promissory Note (Synd al-Adhni) and Its Enforcement in Jordan

A focused overview of the promissory note’s nature and the formal particulars required, together with the mechanics of transfer and the rights and obligations of holders and endorsers. It also sets out enforcement alternatives within Jordan and when a note was issued or presented abroad, with practical implications for each route.

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Lease and Real Estate LawLeases and use rights

Maintenance Rules for Leased Property under Jordanian Civil Law

This summary outlines the maintenance obligations borne by landlords and tenants under the Jordanian Civil Code, distinguishing maintenance types and the allocation of responsibility. It also explains judicial remedies available for breaches, including effects on rent and the right to rescind the lease.

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Civil LawFamily and personal status

The Effect of the Injured Party’s Consent on Their Right to Compensation under Jordanian Law

This summary examines how an injured party’s acceptance of harm—either immediate consent or assumption of risk—affects civil liability and compensation under Jordanian law. It outlines the formal and substantive conditions for valid consent and practical implications in contexts such as cosmetic surgery and sports injuries.

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Customs Law & ArbitrationTax and banking

Arbitration in Jordanian Customs Disputes

This summary outlines arbitration as an alternative mechanism for resolving customs disputes under Jordanian law, highlighting its nature, prerequisites and legal basis. It identifies common arbitrable issues—type of goods, country of origin, valuation and tariff heading—and summarizes the core procedural steps for constituting an arbitral tribunal and conducting proceedings.

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Law & Legal PracticeLegal practice and guidance

Lawyers' Immunity under Jordanian Law: Scope and Procedural Limits

The article examines the concept of lawyers' immunity in Jordanian law, distinguishing substantive and procedural dimensions. It highlights gaps between statutory wording and judicial practice, and the need for clearer standards and stronger procedural safeguards.

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Civil ContractsCourts and procedure

The Betting Contract under Jordanian Civil Law: Definition and Legal Effects

A concise overview of the rules governing betting contracts in the Jordanian Civil Code, outlining their elements, validity requirements and consequences of nullity under the applicable statutory provisions. The summary also addresses practical exceptions for races and sports and the enforcement and restitution issues that typically arise.

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Media Law and Civil LiabilityCompensation and insurance

Compensation for Harmful Press Publications under Jordanian Law

This summary addresses the legal basis for journalists' liability in Jordan when publications harm persons or entities, highlighting fault elements and the need to prove causation and damage. It focuses on practical remedies available — monetary compensation, right of reply and correction — and on evidentiary and judicial assessment limits.

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Nationality LawFamily and personal status

Dual Nationality under Jordanian Law: Causes, Effects and Legal Framework

This summary explains how dual nationality arises — at birth or later through naturalization, marriage or recovery — and identifies the situations recognised by Jordanian legislation and their practical consequences. It also surveys legislative, judicial and procedural measures used to limit problems caused by multiple nationality.

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Legal Blog - Civil LiabilityCompensation and insurance

Compensation for Bodily Harm under Jordanian Law

A concise overview of compensation for bodily injuries in Jordanian law and the Court of Cassation’s approach, distinguishing pecuniary and non-pecuniary components and heirs’ rights. The summary addresses valuation rules and practical limits affecting claims before the courts.

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