Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2419

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

English translation of the principle

Delay penalties in works contracts. Their treatment as a penalty clause or agreed compensation. The implication thereof. Their subjection to the trial court’s control as to entitlement and assessment.
Arabic original
غرامات التأخير في مجال عقود المقاولا ت. اعتبارها من قبيل الشرط الجزائي أو التعويض الاتفاقى. مؤدى ذلك. خضوعها لهيمنة محكمة الموضوع استحقاقاً وتقديراً.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٧٤/٢٠٠٣ تجاري جلسة ٢٤/٣/٢٠٠٤ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الثامن ص ٦٦٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 447. PDF pages: 447.

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