Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3467

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

English translation of the principle

The exception to an action for unjust enrichment to claim compensation for the benefit forgone from performing brokerage activities whose practice was adjudged void for contravening public policy. These activities are unsuitable as a basis for claiming compensation for them. The judgment's conclusion dismissing the unjust enrichment action because of the existence of the brokerage contract despite the judgment declaring it void. A correct result. The challenge alleging the judgment's inconsistency and contravention of the law. Unavailing.
Arabic original
الاستثناء إلى دعوى الإثراء بلا سبب للمطالبة بالتعويض عن المنفعة الفائتة عن القيام بأعمال سمسرةقضىببطلانمزاولتهالمخالفةالنظامالعام.عدمصلاحيةهذهالأعمالللمطالبةبالتعويض عنها. انتهاء الحكم إلى رفض دعوى الإثراء بلا سبب لوجود عقد السمسرة رغم قضاء الحكم ببطلانه. نتيجة صحيحة النعي الوارد على تناقض الحكم ومخالفته للقانون. غير منتج.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٠/٨٧ تجاري جلسة ٣٠/١١/١٩٨٧ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الأول ص ٥٥٢)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 585. PDF pages: 585.

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