Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 615

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

English translation of the principle

A revocably divorced woman must observe her waiting period in the matrimonial home. Her departure from it with a lawful justification is not considered marital disobedience extinguishing waiting-period maintenance. Article 161 of Law 51 of 1984 concerning Personal Status.
Arabic original
وجوب أن تعتد المطلقة طلاقاً رجعياً في مسكن الزوجية. خروجها منه بمسوغ مشروع لا يعتبر نشوزاً مسقطاً لنفقة العدة. م ١٦١ ق ٥١ لسنة ١٩٨٤ بشأن الأحوال الشخصية.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٦٤/٢٠٠٦ أحوال شخصية جلسة ١٥/١١/٢٠٠٧ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٥ - ج ٣ ص ٤٤٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 438. PDF pages: 423.

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