Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1881

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

English translation of the principle

Departure from the clear wording of a contract. In principle, impermissible. If the court of fact considers departing from the clear meaning. It must state reasonable grounds for that departure in its judgment.
Arabic original
الانحراف عن عبارة العقد الواضحة. في الأصل غير جائز. إذا رأت محكمة الموضوع العدول عن المعنى الواضح. عليها أن تورد بحكمها أسباب سائغة لهذا العدول.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٦/٨٤ 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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