Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1860

State of Kuwait · Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The holder of a cheque has the right of recourse against the drawer and endorsers for its value. The bankruptcy of one of them when recourse is taken against them. The action must be stayed in respect of the bankrupt alone, and not the remaining obligors. The judgment's ruling staying the entire action. An error in the application of the law requiring its cassation.
Arabic original
لحامل الشيك الحق في الرجوع على الساحب والمظهرين بقيمته. إفلاس أحدهم عند الرجوع عليهم. وجوب وقف الدعوى بالنسبة للمفلس دون غيره من باقي الملتزمين. قضاء الحكم بوقف الدعوى برمتها. خطأ في تطبيق القانون يوجب تمييزه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٠٠/٨٦ تجاري جلسة ١١/٣/١٩٨٧ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الأول ص ٥٢٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 324. PDF pages: 324.

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