Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4391

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

English translation of the principle

The rule prohibiting proof by testimony in cases where proof in writing is required. It is not a matter of public policy. It must be invoked before the hearing of witnesses begins. Silence in that regard. Waiver of the right to proof by the method prescribed by law.
Arabic original
قاعدة عدم جواز الإثبات بالبينة في الأحوال التي يجب فيها الإثبات بالكتابة. ليست من النظام العام. وجوب التمسك بها قبل البدء في سماع الشهود. السكوت عن ذلك. تنازل عن الحق في الإثبات بالطريق الذي رسمه القانون.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٧١/٢٠٠٤ مدني جلسة ١٣/٢/٢٠٠٦ مج القسم الخامس المجلد السابع ص٤٣٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 807. PDF pages: 804.

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