Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 715

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

English translation of the principle

Domicile is the place where a person habitually resides. Having more than one domicile is permissible. Its condition. Continued residence therein in a manner satisfying the condition of habitual residence, even if interrupted by periods of absence at short or long intervals. The basis is the existence of an intention to settle. Service upon the person at this place is valid. Its condition. Absence of fraudulent intent.
Arabic original
الموطن هو المكان الذي يقيم فيه الشخص عادة. جواز وجود أكثر من موطن. شرطه. استمراره فيه على وجه يتحقق معه شرط الاعتياد حتى لو تخللتها فترات غيبة متقاربة أو متباعدة. الأساس هو وجود نية الاستيطان. إعلان الشخص في هذا المكان صحيح. شرطه. انتفاء نية الغش.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥٩/٢٠٠٣ أحوال جلسة ١٥/٢/٢٠٠٣ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الحادي عشر ص ٣٠٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 159. PDF pages: 159.

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