Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4528

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

English translation of the principle

The trial court’s conclusion that the discharge signed by the worker is valid and that it is explicit and conclusive as to the latter’s receipt of the entitlements he claims. Its effect. It constitutes evidence against him and binds him fully in his relationship with the employer with whom he settled. Rebuttal of this evidentiary force or release from this binding effect is inadmissible.
Arabic original
انتهاء محكمة الموضوع إلى صحة المخالصة الموقعة من العامل وأنها صريحة وقاطعة في استيفاء الأخير حقوقه المطالب بها. أثره. أن تكون حجة عليه ويرتبط بها تمام الارتباط في علاقته مع رب العمل الذي تخالص معه. عدم قبول نقض هذه الحجية أو التحلل من هذا الارتباط.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٢٣/٢٠٠٥ عمالي جلسة ٢٩/١٠/٢٠٠٧ مجلة القضاء والقانون - س ٣٥ ج ٣ ص ٣٩٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 874. PDF pages: 874.

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