Court Orders Man to Pay Dhs15,000 to Woman Assaulted in Her Home

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs15,000 in compensation to a woman.

 

The victim had opened her door only to be shocked when the defendant forced his way inside and attacked her, striking various parts of her body. As a result, she required medical treatment and rest for more than twenty days.

 

The woman filed a civil lawsuit demanding Dhs150,000 in damages for the material, moral and psychological harm he caused.

 

She also asked the court to compel him to cover all fees, expenses and lawyer’s charges, with expedited enforcement of the ruling.

 

The plaintiff said she was shocked by the defendant barging into her residence and beating her across her body, which left her needing rest and treatment for over 20 days.

 

A criminal case had earlier been filed against the man, in which he was convicted of assault and fined Dhs5,000, though he was acquitted of threats and insults.

 

Prosecution investigations confirmed the attack caused the plaintiff both physical and moral harm. She endured injuries and deep distress, which led her to bring her civil case.

 

The court noted that under Article 282 of the Civil Transactions Law, the author of any wrongful act, even if not discerning, is bound to repair the harm caused.

 

It added that Article 292 requires damages to be assessed to cover the prejudice sustained and any lost profit if directly resulting from the act.

 

Article 293 stipulates that moral damages include violation of one’s freedom, dignity, honour, reputation, social standing or financial position, the court explained.

 

The court stated that based on the criminal ruling, the defendant’s assault injured the victim, preventing her from carrying out personal duties for over 20 days, as confirmed by her statements, medical reports and witness testimony. He was cleared, however, of charges of insult and threat.

 

The court said its role was not to re-examine those elements but to determine the appropriate level of compensation.

 

It confirmed that the defendant’s liability was proven, and that the complainant’s injuries (bruises, scratches, swelling and superficial wounds on her neck, arms and wrist) were a direct result, though not leading to disability.

 

Along with these physical harms, the court acknowledged the victim’s emotional suffering, sadness and distress, deciding that compensation should be set at Dhs15,000.

 

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