Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3970

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

English translation of the principle

Giving formal notice to the debtor before seeking compensation pursuant to Article 297 of the Civil Code. Necessary to place the debtor in default in performing his obligation. Giving formal notice after completion of performance of the obligation. Has no effect. Example.
Arabic original
أعذار المدين قبل طلب التعويض وفقاً للمادة ٢٩٧ مدني. لزومه لجعل المدين في وضع المتأخر في تنفيذ التزامه. حصول الأعذار بعد تمام تنفيذ الالتزام. لا أثر له. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥/٨٥ مدني جلسة ٩/١٢/١٩٨٥ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الأول ص ٥٠٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 736. PDF pages: 736.

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