Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1188

The creditor’s retention of the debtor’s property in his possession. Its effect. Interruption of the limitation period and continuation of that interruption so long as the property remains in the possession of the retaining party, however long the period since the debt became due. The rationale for this. This constitutes a renewed implied acknowledgment of the right to the amount claimed, interrupting the prescribed period barring the hearing of the action. - 226 - Obligation