Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1425

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

English translation of the principle

Conclusion of a contract or juridical act under physical or moral duress. It is absolutely void and unenforceable. This may be established by all means of proof.
Arabic original
إبرام العقد أو التصرف تحت إكراه مادي أو معنوي. وقوعه باطلاً بطلاناً مطلقاً وغير قابل للتنفيذ. جواز إثبات ذلك بكافة طرق الإثبات.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٤٣/٢٠٠٦ تجاري جلسة ١٧/٦/٢٠٠٧ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٥ ج ٢ ص ٢٣٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 291. PDF pages: 291.

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