Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4158

The debtor's delay in discharging a commercial obligation whose subject is a sum of money of a known amount when the obligation arises. His obligation to pay the creditor statutory interest of 7% as compensation for delay. It becomes due as soon as the debt falls due, unless otherwise agreed. Articles 110, 113 of the Commercial Code. - Proof that the check drawn by the respondent in favor of the appellant had no corresponding funds on its due date. Its effect. The appellant's entitlement to statutory interest at 7% from the latter date. The challenged judgment's rejection of the interest claim on the ground that the debt is a civil debt. Renders it defective and requires its cassation.