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State of Kuwait · Statutory text

Article 321 of Civil Code

English translation

If the retained thing perishes or is damaged, the right of retention shall pass to any substitute payment or compensation due as a result. The provisions governing possessory pledges shall apply to the transfer of the right.
Arabic original
إذا هلك الشيء المحبوس أو تلف، انتقل الحق في الحبس إلى ما يستحق بسبب ذلك من مقابل أو تعويض. وتسري على انتقال الحق، الأحكام الخاصة برهن الحيازة.

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