Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 804

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

English translation of the principle

The rule regarding a cheque is that it is an instrument of payment, pursuant to the presumption arising from its delivery to the beneficiary. The drawer's allegation to the contrary. Effect. He bears the burden of proving what he alleges.
Arabic original
الأصل في الشيك أنه أداة وفاء إعمالاً لقرينة تسليمه للمستفيد. إدعاء الساحب خلاف ذلك. أثره. تحمله عبء إثبات ما يدعيه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٢٧/٢٠٠٤ مدني جلسة ٢٨/٩/٢٠٠٥ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الثامن ص ١٤٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 149. PDF pages: 149.

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