Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 677

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

English translation of the principle

Limitation of the action claiming payment of a cheque. Does not prevent the holder from seeking recourse against the drawer or the person liable for its value. For compensation. The basis thereof. Unjust enrichment.
Arabic original
تقادم دعوى المطالبة بالشيك. لا تحول دون الحامل من الرجوع على الساحب أو الملتزم بقيمته. بالتعويض. أساس ذلك. الإثراء بلا سبب.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٦٠/٩٥ تجاري جلسة ١٢/١/١٩٩٧ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الثالث ص ٣٨٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 137. PDF pages: 137.

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