Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1807

The provisions and rules concerning collection of purchased debts. Their nature and purpose. Law 41 of 1993. - The bank acting on behalf of the State demands the debt installments from the debtor and takes enforcement measures against his assets. The allegation that this constitutes abuse of rights on the ground that the country is experiencing an economic recession or that the doctrine of unforeseen circumstances applies. Untenable. The debtor’s request for time to pay pursuant to the discretion granted to the judge under Article 410/2 of the Civil Code. This is inconsistent with the purposes and objectives set out in Law 41 of 1993.