Lebanon
Lebanon
Population
4,254,583
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Income Group
Upper middle income
Female Population
2,155,640
% of Women in the Workforce
25%

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QuestionAnswerSource
Is there a small claims court or a fast track procedure for small claims?YesNew Code of Civil Procedure (original language), Art. 86
If so, what is the maximum amount for a small claim (as a percentage of income per capita)?705%New Code of Civil Procedure (original language), Art. 86
Does a woman’s testimony carry the same evidentiary weight in court as a man’s ?YesNo restriction could be located.
Do adult unmarried women need permission from a guardian in order to initiate legal proceedings in court?NoNo restriction could be located.
Do adult married women need permission from their husbands in order to initiate legal proceedings in court?NoNo restriction could be located.