Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1880

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

English translation of the principle

The apparent meaning of an instrument's wording must be adopted when interpreting it. Departure from this apparent meaning is not permissible. Unless grounds calling for it are established.
Arabic original
وجوب الأخذ بظاهر عبارات المحرر عند تفسيره. العدول عن هذا الظاهر لا يجوز. إلا إذا ثبت ما يدعو إليه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢٩/٨٤ تجاري جلسة ٩/١/١٩٨٥ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٣٠٧)

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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