Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1983

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

English translation of the principle

Interpreting contracts and instruments to ascertain the intent of their contracting parties and drafters. A matter for the court of merits. Departing from the clear wording of the contract is impermissible. An example.
Arabic original
تفسير العقود والمحررات للتعرف على مقصود عاقديها ومحرريها. موضوعي. عدم جواز الانحراف عن عبارة العقد الواضحة. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥٤٦/٩٨ تجاري جلسة ١٤/٦/١٩٩٩ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الخامس ص ٣٧٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 373. PDF pages: 373.

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