Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1185

State of Kuwait · Administrative Law · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The defect of abuse or misuse of power that justifies annulment of an administrative decision or compensation therefor. Its meaning. It must be proved. Assessing whether or not it is established. Within the authority of the court of merits.
Arabic original
عيب إساءة استعمال السلطة أو الانحراف بها الذي يبرر إلغاء القرار الإداري أو التعويض عنه. مؤداه. وجوب إثباته. تقدير ثبوته من عدمه. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٣٣/١٩٩٧ إداري جلسة ٢٠/٤/١٩٩٨ القسم الرابع المجلد الأول ص٧٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 350. PDF pages: 347.

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