Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1354

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

English translation of the principle

The broker’s entitlement to his remuneration immediately upon completion of the transaction. Its condition. The transaction must have been concluded as a result of his efforts and mediation. Assessment of this. Among the matters of fact within the trial court’s exclusive authority. The person who authorised him to seek to conclude the transaction is obliged to pay his remuneration. Several persons authorising a single broker in a common undertaking. Its implication. Their joint and several liability towards him for performance of this authorisation, unless otherwise agreed.
Arabic original
استحقاق السمسار أجره بمجرد إتمام الصفقة. شرطه. إبرام الصفقة نتيجة سعيه ووساطته. تقدير ذلك. من مسائل الواقع التي تستقل بها محكمة الموضوع. التزام من فوضه بالسعي لإبرام الصفقة بأجره. تفويض أشخاص متعددين سمساراً واحداً في عمل مشترك. مؤداه. مسئوليتهم بالتضامن قبله عن تنفيذ هذا التفويض ما لم يتفق علي غير ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ١٧، ٦٨/٢٠٠٩ مدني جلسة ١٦/٦/٢٠١٠ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٨ ج ٢ ص ٣٥٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 257. PDF pages: 257.

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