Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1850

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

English translation of the principle

Novation of an obligation. Its condition. Express agreement thereto in the contract, or a clear intention to novate leaving no room for doubt. Inferring that intention. A question of fact within the exclusive purview of the trial judge. Its condition. The inference must be reasonable and supported by the papers.
Arabic original
تجديد الالتزام . شرطه . الاتفاق عليه صراحةً في العقد أو أن تكون نية تجديده واضحة لا مجال للشك فيها. استخلاص تلك النية. واقع يستقل به قاضي الموضوع . شرطه . أن يكون سائغاً وله سنده من الأوراق.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٧٤/٩٩ مدني جلسة ٢٥/١٢/٢٠٠١ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الثاني ص ٤٥٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 354. PDF pages: 354.

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