Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 413

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

English translation of the principle

The law of the father's nationality. It is the law applicable to guardianship over the person and custody. - The party invoking foreign law must submit an official copy thereof. Otherwise, Kuwaiti law shall apply.
Arabic original
قانون جنسية الأب. هو القانون الواجب التطبيق في الولاية على النفس وفي الحضانة. - المتمسك بالقانون الأجنبي عليه تقديم صورة رسمية منه. وإلا طبُق القانون الكويتي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٣٩/٢٠٠١ أحوال شخصية جلسة ١٠/٣/٢٠٠٢ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد التاسع ص ٣٦٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 90. PDF pages: 90.

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