Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 162

State of Kuwait · Personal Status · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The plea that an action to establish marriage may not be heard in the event of denial. Its purpose and the reason for its enactment. Its connection with public order. The effect thereof. The court may rule upon it of its own motion.
Arabic original
الدفع بعدم سماع دعوى الزوجية عند الإنكار. مرماه والدافع إلى تقريره. تعلقه بالنظام العام. أثر ذلك. للمحكمة أن تقضي به من تلقاء نفسها.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ٥٨، ٦١/١٩٩٤ أحوال شخصية جلسة ٤/٢/١٩٩٥ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الأول ص ٣٥٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 350. PDF pages: 335.

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