Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3971

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

English translation of the principle

The burden of proof rests on whoever alleges something contrary to the apparent state of affairs. Assessment of the appellant's documents concerning the right for which attachment was levied. Within the authority of the court of merits.
Arabic original
عبء الإثبات على من يدعي خلاف الظاهر. تقدير مستندات الطاعنة بشأن الحق الذي تم الحجز من أجله.من سلطة محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٨/١٩٧٨ تجاري جلسة ٢/٥/١٩٧٩ مج ٧سنوات ص١٤٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Three — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 694. PDF pages: 691.

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