Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1021

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 11 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Bringing an action for liability for an unlawful act more than 3 years after the date on which the criminal judgment became final. Its effect. The right of action is time-barred.
Arabic original
رفع دعوى المسئولية عن العمل غير المشروع بعد مرور أكثر من ثلاث سنوات من تاريخ صيرورة الحكم الجزائي نهائياً. أثره. سقوط الحق في الدعوى.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٩٦١/٢٠٠٦ مدني جلسة ١٣/١٢/٢٠٠٧ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٥ ج ٣ ص ٤٨١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 200. PDF pages: 200.

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