Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2695

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

English translation of the principle

The sale of another's property is unenforceable against the true owner unless the owner ratifies it. - A contract for the sale of another's property is voidable.
Arabic original
بيع ملك الغير غير نافذ في حق المالك الحقيقي ما لم يقره. - عقد بيع ملك الغير قابل للإبطال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤١/٨٨ مدني جلسة ٢٧/٢/١٩٨٩ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٧٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 498. PDF pages: 498.

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