Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1175

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 10 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The subject matter of an obligation. The manner of determining it varies according to its nature and the circumstances of contracting. Its determination by direct means. Not necessary. It suffices that the contract contains a sound basis for doing so. Assessment of the determination of the subject matter of the obligation. Within the authority of the court of merits.
Arabic original
محل الإلتزام. اختلاف كيفية تعيينه باختلاف طبيعته وظروف التعاقد. تحديده بطرق مباشرة. غير لازم. كفاية أن يتضمن العقد أساسا سًليماً لذلك. تقدير تعيين محل الإلتزام. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٢٤/٨٨ تجاري جلسة ١٥/٥/١٩٨٩ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الأول ص ٥٣٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 251. PDF pages: 251.

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