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Article 251 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law

المادة 251 من نظام المعاملات المدنية · الفصل الثاني: حوالة الدين

When an assignment of a debt takes effect, the assigned debt passes to the person assigned to with its attributes and accessories, and the assignor is released from it.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

ينتقل الدين المحال به إلى المحال عليه بصفاته وتوابعه وتبرأ ذمة المحيل من الدين.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

Article 251 explained in plain English

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Frequently asked questions about Article 251 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law

Is the original debtor released after assignment of a debt?

Yes. The Article provides that the assignor is released from the assigned debt.

Does the debt change when it passes to the person assigned to?

No. The debt passes to the person assigned to with its attributes and accessories.

Do the debt's guarantees remain after the assignment?

Under Article 252, its guarantees remain, except guarantees provided by third parties, which do not remain.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.