Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2019

The merchant's retention of a true copy of all invoices, correspondence, and telegrams that he sends or receives, and other material connected with his commercial activities, for five years. His obligation, or that of his heirs, to retain the original journal and inventory book for ten years from the date of their closing. These two periods are not periods of prescription. The effect of this. Their expiry does not result in the extinguishment of a right or debt established therein. Articles 31, 32, Commercial Code. An example. - 384 - Obligation Prescription of the labor action: