Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2299

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

English translation of the principle

Reliance on the defence of non-performance of the contract. Its condition. It must not conflict with the requirements of good faith and integrity in dealings. Assessment thereof. Within the trial court’s authority.
Arabic original
الاعتصام بالدفع بعدم تنفيذ العقد. شرطه. ألا يتجافى مع مقتضيات حسن النية ونزاهة التعامل. تقدير ذلك. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢٨/٨٥ تجاري جلسة ٢٦/٣/١٩٨٦ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٥٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 427. PDF pages: 427.

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