Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2578

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

English translation of the principle

An action for compensation for publication. It lapses if not brought within three months from the date of publication, unless compelling circumstances prevent it from being brought. Staying the civil action until final determination of the criminal action has no effect on this time limit. The reason for this - 488 - Procedure
Arabic original
دعوى التعويض عن النشر. تسقط إذا لم ترفع خلال ثلاثة 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 - ٤٨٨ - المرافعات
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٨/١٩٩٤ مدني جلسة ٢٠/٣/١٩٩٥ مج القسم الثالث المجلد الثاني ص٩٠٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 488. PDF pages: 485.

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