Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2049

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

English translation of the principle

Termination of agency upon the death of either party. Not a matter of public policy. Its import: It is permissible to agree that the heirs shall replace the agent in the event of his death.
Arabic original
انتهاء الوكالة بموت أحد طرفيها. ليست من النظام العام. مؤدى ذلك: جواز الاتفاق على حلول الورثة محل الوكيل في حالة وفاته.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٥٩/٢٠٠٥ مدني جلسة ٨/١١/٢٠٠٦ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الحادي عشر ص ٦٥٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 358. PDF pages: 358.

Ask the assistant about this principle

Guidance based on the principle and its source details, separate from the original collection text.

Related principles

Continue your case in the legal workspace

Open legal workspace