Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1876

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

English translation of the principle

Interpretation of the contract. Within the trial court's authority. The apparent meaning established therein must be given effect. Departure from that apparent meaning is permissible only if grounds for such departure are established.
Arabic original
تفسير العقد. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع. وجوب إعمال الظاهر الثابت بها. العدول عن هذا الظاهر لا يجوز إلا إذا ثبت ما يدعو إلى هذا العدول.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٧٤/٨٣ تجاري جلسة ١٣/٦/١٩٨٤ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٣٠٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 360. PDF pages: 360.

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