Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2291

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

English translation of the principle

The criterion for characterizing a contract. The common intention of the contracting parties at the time of its conclusion. Ascertaining it falls within the trial court's authority. Condition thereof.
Arabic original
المناط في تكييف العقد. القصد المشترك للمتعاقدين وقت إبرامه. التعرف عليه يدخل في سلطة محكمة الموضوع. شرط ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٧/٨١ تجاري جلسة ٨/٧/١٩٨١ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٢٩٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 398. PDF pages: 398.

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