Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2415

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

English translation of the principle

A creditor exercising his debtor’s rights. Is regarded as his representative. Effect thereof. - A creditor claiming for himself a right belonging to his debtor. His action must be dismissed.
Arabic original
الدائن الذي يستعمل حقوق مدينه. يعتبر نائباً عنه. أثر ذلك. - مطالبة الدائن لنفسه. بحق هو لمدينه. وجوب رفض دعواه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٧/١٩٨٥ مدني جلسة ٢٥/١١/١٩٨٥ مج القسم الأول المجلد الثاني ص١١٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 454. PDF pages: 451.

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