Judicial principles and studies
Following a cassation ruling on directing the oath of proof in inheritance claims
This summary outlines the court's authority to direct the oath of proof under Article (54/2)(a) of the Evidence Law, and the obligation of the court of appeal, when a case is remitted, to implement the cassation ruling by questioning parties or directing a complementary oath.
Updated: 10 September 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Subject
The official points indicate that Article (54/2)(a) of the Evidence Law confines directing the oath of proof to a person who has established a claim to an inheritance; the court retains the discretion to order that oath, which addresses whether the claimant did not collect the right personally or through another, did not have it absolved or assigned, and that there was no pledge over it.
Summary
- Directing the oath of proof is permissible only for one who proves a right in the estate, and the decision to direct the oath rests with the court under the cited provision. - When a case is reinstated following a cassation ruling, the aim is to enable the court of appeal to exercise its trial-level powers to ascertain the truth, including interrogating the parties under Article (76/2) of the Civil Procedure Law and/or directing a complementary oath to the plaintiff under Article (70) of the Evidence Law concerning a fact identified by the cassation decision. - If the court of appeal has interrogated the plaintiff, it must also interrogate the other parties as required to implement the cassation decision; failing to do so renders its decision premature.
Practical significance
The summary clarifies the limits on directing an oath of proof and the obligation of the court of appeal, upon remittal, to follow the factual determinations fixed by cassation by questioning all parties or ordering the complementary oath when necessary, so the trial court can reach a definitive resolution. Note: This is an educational summary only; it is not a judicial text nor legal advice.
Sources and references
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