Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3142

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

English translation of the principle

Agency for commercial contracts. An ordinary agency. The agent therein is merely a representative of the principal. Its effect. The effects of the transaction accrue directly to the principal. Its effect. A direct relationship arises between the principal and the person who contracted with him. Its effect. Each has recourse against the other if the latter breaches his obligation. When the agent is deemed a guarantor: if he binds himself.
Arabic original
وكالة العقود التجارية. وكالة عادية. الوكيل فيها مجرد ممثل للموكل. أثر ذلك. انصراف آثار الصفقة إلى الموكل مباشرة. أثر ذلك. قيام علاقة مباشرة بين الموكل ومن تعاقد معه. أثرها. رجوع كل منها على الآخر إذا أخل بالتزامه. متى يُعد الوكيل ضامناً: إذا ألزم نفسه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢/٨٥ تجاري جلسة ٢٦/٦/١٩٨٥ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٤٩٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 533. PDF pages: 533.

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