Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1855

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

English translation of the principle

The intention to novate an obligation. Is not presumed. It must be express in the contract. Its ascertainment. Within the authority of the trial court, provided it is reasonable and supported by the case papers. Example.
Arabic original
نية تجديد الالتزام. لا تفترض. وجوب أن تكون صريحة في العقد. استخلاصها. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع ما دام سائغاً وله سنده في الأوراق. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٥/٢٠٠٧ تجاري جلسة ٦/٥/٢٠٠٨ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٦ ج ٢ ص ١٧٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 355. PDF pages: 355.

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