Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1563

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

English translation of the principle

A contract has the force of law for its parties. The effect thereof. Neither may unilaterally revoke it or amend its provisions.
Arabic original
العقد بمثابة القانون بالنسبة لطرفيه. أثر ذلك. لا يجوز لأيهما أن يستقل بنقضه أو تعديل أحكامه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٠٨/٩٤ تجاري جلسة ٢٤/١/١٩٩٥ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٢٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 312. PDF pages: 312.

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