Challenging Expert Reports in Kuwaiti Courts
A legal guide to challenging expert reports in court proceedings in Kuwait and why effective objections can be crucial in certain cases.
Defenses, Appeals & Cassation · By Fahad Alhaddad Law Firm · Published 2026-09-28 · Updated 2026-09-28
In many technical cases, such as property, construction or financial accounting disputes, Kuwaiti courts seek assistance from experts who prepare technical reports. An expert’s report may be decisive, but it is not beyond challenge. You have the legal right to object to it if it contains flaws, under the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law (Decree-Law No. 38 of 1980).
Why Might You Challenge an Expert Report?
You may object to a report if the expert exceeded the scope of the assigned mandate, relied on incorrect technical or accounting grounds, overlooked material documents you provided, or produced a report containing internal inconsistencies.
An objection must not be a personal attack; it must be based on technical and legal grounds. You must explain to the judge where the expert went wrong and how that error affected the conclusion reached.
How to Draft Your Objections
You should submit your objections in structured legal memoranda supported by technical evidence. If the expert made a calculation error, provide the correct calculation. If the expert overlooked a document, identify it clearly in your report.
A strong objection demonstrates to the judge that the report cannot serve as the basis for a fair judgment. This may prompt the court to request a supplementary report or appoint another expert.
The Importance of Working with a Lawyer During the Expert Examination
At Al-Haddad Law Firm, we support you throughout the expert examination stage. We help draft your memoranda for submission to the expert, follow the expert’s work, and ensure that our objections are recorded during the examination, before the final report is issued.
Following the expert’s work from an early stage reduces the need for later objections and ensures that the report reflects your position and evidence as effectively as possible.
Do Not Leave the Report Unreviewed
An expert’s report may determine the outcome of your case. Do not accept it if it is inaccurate. Contact us to review expert reports as soon as they are issued, and we will work to draft robust technical objections that protect your rights before the courts.
Our experience in handling expert reports gives you the best opportunity to correct any flawed approach the report may take.
Frequently asked questions
Can the court adopt the expert’s report in full?
The judge is the ultimate expert and is not bound by the expert’s opinion if the report contains findings that the judge considers contrary to logic or law. A strong objection helps the judge reach a different conclusion.
What if the judge disregards my objections?
If the judge disregards material objections, this becomes a strong ground for appealing the judgment based on the report. The appeal should explain how disregarding those objections affected the fairness of the judgment.
Related guides
This article is general information, not legal advice, and does not replace consultation with a lawyer licensed in Kuwait. The official Arabic legal texts prevail over any English explanation.