Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2217

An action arising from management of another's affairs without mandate. Becomes time-barred upon the lapse of 3 years from the day of knowledge that the right has arisen, or 15 years from the day on which it arises. Article 278 of the Civil Code. What is meant by knowledge. Actual knowledge. The reason therefor. - Inferring the right-holder's knowledge of his right to restitution and determining its date. A question of fact independently determined by the trial judge under the supervision of the Court of Cassation. - 428 - Obligation - The impediment suspending the running of limitation. A cause affecting the creditor and preventing him from claiming his right judicially at the appropriate time. It is immaterial whether the cause relates to the creditor personally or to external material or natural circumstances.