Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3854

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

English translation of the principle

Agency. Its nature. The effect of a disposition entered into by the representative accrues to the principal for whose account it is made. The agent has authority only in the matters specified therein. When agency terminates. Its termination upon the death of either party is not a matter of public policy. Its implication. An agreement to the contrary is permissible.
Arabic original
الوكالة. ماهيتها. انصراف أثر التصرف الذي يبرمه النائب لحساب الأصيل. ليس للوكيل صفة إلا في الأمور المحددة فيها. متى تنتهي الوكالة. انتهاؤها بموت أحد طرفيها ليس من النظام العام. مؤداه. جواز الاتفاق على مخالفة ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥٧/٨٧ مدني جلسة ٥/١٢/١٩٨٨ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ١٠٥٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. PDF pages: 757.

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