Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 797

Bank papers. Private documents. Forgery therein. When it is established. Motive is immaterial. The possibility of harm occurring at the time the truth was altered is sufficient. The judgment’s express discussion of the element of harm. Not necessary. It is sufficient that its existence can be inferred from the general terms of the judgment. - The judgment’s correct rejection of the appellants’ defence that the cheques subject to forgery were drawn in payment of debts or - 223 - Penal the purchase of land, on the ground that this is a motive having no effect on their criminal responsibility. The challenge thereto. Incorrect.