Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 351

State of Kuwait · Pleadings — Part One · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The judge must refer to the statutory provision and apply it to the facts of the action within the limits of the provision's wording. It is impermissible to adopt anything contrary to it or restrict it if it is clear. Reason therefor.
Arabic original
وجوب رجوع القاضي إلى نص القانون وإعماله على واقعة الدعوى في حدود عبارة النص. عدم جواز الأخذ بما يخالفها أو تقييدها إذا كانت واضحة. علة ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ١٣٨، ١٤٦/٢٠١٠ إداري جلسة ١٦/٢/٢٠١١ مجلة القضاء والقانون س ٣٩ ج ١ ص ١٢٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part One — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 410. PDF pages: 404.

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