Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3127

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

English translation of the principle

Expression of intention. It may be express or implied by adopting a position whose indication of the true intent leaves no doubt in the circumstances. - Silence. It is considered acceptance if accompanied by special circumstances supporting its indication thereof. - The donee’s silence after learning of the offer, if the gift is exclusively for his benefit. It constitutes acceptance.
Arabic original
التعبير عن الإرادة. يكون صراحة أو ضمناً باتخاذ موقف لا تدع ظروف الحال شكاً في دلالته على حقيقة المقصود منه. - السكوت. اعتباره قبولاً إذا لابسته ظروف خاصة من شأنها أن تدعم دلالته عليه. - سكوت الموهوب له بعد علمه بالإيجاب إذا تمخضت الهبة لمنفعته. يُعد قبولا.ً
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٨٦/٩٩ مدني جلسة ٣٠/٤/٢٠٠١ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد السادس ص ٧٢١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. PDF pages: 610.

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