Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2789

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

English translation of the principle

A contract concluded by an agent on behalf of the principal beyond what the agency authorizes. Its voidability in favour of the latter alone. Ratification of the contract by the principal. Its effect.
Arabic original
العقد الذي يعقده الوكيل في غير ما تجيزه وكالته عن الأصيل. قابليته للإبطال لصالح الأخير وحده. إجازة العقد من الأصيل. أثرها.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٩/٨٣ تجاري جلسة ١٦/١١/١٩٨٣ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الأول ص ٣٥٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 478. PDF pages: 478.

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