Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2949

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

English translation of the principle

Sale of another's property. When it is effective against the true owner. Upon his ratification or if ownership devolves upon the seller. Otherwise, the purchaser may seek rescission.
Arabic original
بيع ملك الغير. متى يكون نافذاً بالنسبة للمالك الحقيقي. بإقراره أو إذا آلت الملكية إلى البائع. وإلا جاز للمشترى طلب الفسخ.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣/٩٢ تجاري جلسة ١٠/٥/١٩٩٢ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الأول ص ٩٤٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. PDF pages: 575.

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