Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2378

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

English translation of the principle

The intention to novate an obligation. Must be express in the contract. Inferring it. Within the authority of the court of merits.
Arabic original
نية تجديد الالتزام. وجوب أن تكون صريحة في العقد. استخلاصها. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٥/٩٣ تجاري جلسة ١٩/٤/١٩٩٤ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٤٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 441. PDF pages: 441.

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