Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 961

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

English translation of the principle

An action for compensation arising from publication lapses if it is not brought within three months from the date of publication, unless circumstances of force majeure prevent its institution. Staying the civil action until the criminal action is finally determined. Has no effect on this time limit. The reason for this.
Arabic original
دعوى التعويض عن النشر تسقط إذا لم ترفع خلال ثلاث أشهر من تاريخ النشر ما لم توجد ظروف قهرية تحول دون رفعها. وقف الدعوى المدنية حتى الفصل نهائياً في الدعوى الجزائية. لا أثر له في هذا الميعاد. علة ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٨/٩٤ مدني جلسة ٢٠/٣/١٩٩٥ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الثاني ص ٢٤٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 187. PDF pages: 187.

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