Question 2160) - If a man makes a Claim against another, will the court accept his mere claim?

A: No, the mudda'i must mention something about the type and quantity of the goods. If it is a specific item that he claims, then the mudda'a 'alayhi must present it at court where the mudda'i will point at it and make his claim. If the object is not present then the mudda'I will mention its value. If it is land he claims, he will define its boundaries and mention that it is in the hands of the mudda'a 'alayhi and that he is claiming it. If it is a right which the mudda'a'alayhi must fulfil then he will mention it and say, "I am claiming this from him."

~ al-Quduri ~