Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 587

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

English translation of the principle

The presumption is that no taking back has occurred. - Whoever relies on what is established originally, apparently or presumptively does not bear the burden of proof; rather, it lies on whoever alleges the contrary.
Arabic original
الأصل هو عدم الرجعة. - من يتمسك بالثابت أصلاً أو ظاهراً أو فرضاً لا يقع عليه عبء الإثبات وإنما على من يدعي خلافه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٤/١٩٩٩ مدني جلسة ٣/٦/٢٠٠١ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الأول ص ٦٥٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 432. PDF pages: 417.

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