Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3153

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

English translation of the principle

A contract concluded by an agent exceeding his authority. Voidable in favour of the principal alone. He may annul or ratify it. Ratification relates back to the date on which the contract was concluded.
Arabic original
العقد الذي يبرمه الوكيل متجاوزاً وكالته. قابل للإبطال لصالح الأصيل وحده. له إبطاله أو إجازته. الإجازة تستند إلى التاريخ الذي أبرم فيه العقد.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٩/٨٣ تجاري جلسة ١٦/١١/١٩٨٣ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٣١٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 587. PDF pages: 587.

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