Egypt: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

This document presents the English version of the Civil Code of Egypt, enacted under Law No. 131 of 1948.

In light of the rapid structural transformations taking place within Egypt's justice system, it has become increasingly important to reconsider the tools governing appeals before the Court of Cassation—especially amid the significant rise in the number of appeals, many of which are repetitive or of limited financial value.

The Egyptian legal system is distinguished by a notable institutional feature: the right to judicially appeal decisions imposing anti-dumping or safeguard duties issued by the Minister of Trade and Industry.