Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2214

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

English translation of the principle

Setting a specific time for formally notifying the debtor to perform his obligation in kind or by compensation in kind or in money. Article 398 of the Commercial Code. It does not concern public policy. Effect. An express or implied agreement to dispense with it or to amend its duration by accepting a longer period is permissible.
Arabic original
تحديد موعد معين لإعذار المدين بتنفيذ التزامه عيناً أو بطريق التعويض العيني أو النقدي. م ٣٩٨ من قانون التجارة. عدم تعلقه بالنظام العام. أثره. جواز الاتفاق صراحة أو ضمناً على الإعفاء منه أو تعديل مدته بقبول مدة أطول.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٥/١٩٧٤ تجاري جلسة ٣١/٣/١٩٧٦ مج ٧ س ص ١٩٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 414. PDF pages: 414.

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