Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1077

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

English translation of the principle

The spouses' disagreement over the wife's receipt of the prompt dower before consummation. Its implication. Her statement prevails upon her oath. Exception: the existence of contrary evidence or custom. Example.
Arabic original
اختلاف الزوجين في قبض الزوجة عاجل المهر قبل الدخول. مؤداه. القول بيمينها. الاستثناء: وجود دليل أو عرف مخالف. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٤١/٢٠٠٣ أحوال جلسة ٧/٥/٢٠٠٦ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الثامن ص ٣٨٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 209. PDF pages: 209.

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