Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1645

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

English translation of the principle

Building and construction contracts concluded on the basis of an estimated bill of quantities: if it becomes apparent to the contractor during performance that it is necessary to exceed the estimated bill of quantities substantially, he must promptly notify the employer thereof, stating the amount of the increase in remuneration he expects as a result of this excess. The reason for this and its effect. Art. 689/1, Civil Code.
Arabic original
مقاولات المباني والإنشاء التي تبرم على أساس مقايسة تقديرية تبين للمقاول أثناء التنفيذ ضرورة مجاوزة المقايسة المقدرة مجاوزة جسيمة وجب عليه أن يبادر بإخطار رب العمل بذلك مبيناً مقدار ما يتوقعه من زيادة في المقابل نتيجة لهذه المجاوزة. علة ذلك وأثره. م ٦٨٩/١ مدني.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ١٤٢٢، ١٤٦٨/٢٠٠٩ تجاري جلسة ١٠/١١/٢٠١٠ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٨ ج ٣ ص ٨٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 314. PDF pages: 314.

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