Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 407

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

English translation of the principle

The basis of the administration’s liability for administrative decisions is fault consisting in the issuance of an unlawful administrative decision. Inferring fault giving rise to liability. A matter for the court of merits, provided it is reasonable. - Compensation for an administrative decision contrary to law is not treated as salary, because the nature and essence of each differ. Its assessment. A matter for the court of merits.
Arabic original
المناط في مسئولية الإدارة عن القرارات الإدارية هو الخطأ الذي يتمثل في إصدار قرار إداري غير مشروع. استخلاص الخطأ الموجب للمسئولية. موضوعي ما دام سائغاً. - التعويض عن القرار الإداري المخالف للقانون ليس في حكم المرتب لتباين طبيعة وجوهر كل منهما. تقديره. موضوعي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٩٢/٢٠٠٠ إداري جلسة ١١/١٢/٢٠٠٠ مج القسم الرابع المجلد الخامس ص٧٨٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Administrative Law — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 108. PDF pages: 105.

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