Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 256

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

English translation of the principle

A husband owes his wife maintenance by virtue of a valid contract. An action therefor shall not be heard for a period exceeding two years ending. On the date the action is filed, except by mutual agreement.
Arabic original
وجوب نفقة الزوجة على زوجها بالعقد الصحيح. عدم سماع الدعوى بها عن مدة تزيد على سنتين نهايتها. تاريخ رفع الدعوى إلا بالتراضي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣/١٩٨٨ أحوال شخصية جلسة ٥/١٢/١٩٨٨ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الأول ص ٢٨٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 369. PDF pages: 354.

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