Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1517

State of Kuwait · Administrative Law · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

An erroneous decision by the administration does not entail its liability to pay compensation therefor unless it causes damage directly connected to its conduct.
Arabic original
قرار الإدارة الخاطئ لا يؤدي لمسؤوليتها عن التعويض عنه ما لم يرتب ضرراً تربطه بتصرفها علاقة مباشرة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٩٩/١٩٨٦ تجاري جلسة ٢١/١/١٩٨٧ القسم الثاني المجلد الثاني ص١٨٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 439. PDF pages: 436.

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