Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 810

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

English translation of the principle

Endorsement of commercial instruments purges them of defenses, provided that the holder acts in good faith. Good faith is presumed, and whoever alleges bad faith must prove it. The meaning of bad faith in this context.
Arabic original
تظهير الأوراق التجارية يطهرها من الدفوع بشرط أن يكون الحامل حسن النية. حسن النية مفترض وعلى من يدعي سوء النية إثباته. المقصود بسوء النية في هذا المجال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١٣/٨٣ تجاري جلسة ١١/٤/١٩٨٤ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الأول ص ٤٩٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 150. PDF pages: 150.

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