Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 240

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

English translation of the principle

Abuse or misuse of power that justifies annulment of an administrative decision. What is required for its existence. Evidence thereof must be adduced. Assessment of whether or not it is established. Within the authority of the trial court.
Arabic original
إساءة استعمال السلطة أو الانحراف فيها الذي يبرر إلغاء القرار الإداري. مايلزم لتوافره. وجوب إقامة الدليل عليه. تقدير ثبوته من عدمه. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٠/١٩٩٤ تجاري جلسة ١٥/٥/١٩٩٤ مج القسم الثالث المجلد الثالث ص٤٩٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 71. PDF pages: 68.

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