Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 492

Application of the general provisions on obligations in the Civil Code where no special provision exists. The Commercial Code containing no special provisions concerning the extent of the guarantor's discharge in certain cases. The Civil Code must be applied. - The guarantor may request his discharge if the creditor does not take proceedings against the debtor within three months from the date of the guarantor's notice to him, unless the debtor provides the guarantor with sufficient security. What is meant by the proceedings the creditor must take in this regard. The appealed judgment departing from this view. Its effect.