Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1548

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 10 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The contract of carriage by sea. Its definition and effects. The carrier's obligation. An obligation to achieve a result. His liability is discharged only if he proves that the loss of or damage to the goods is attributable to force majeure, inherent defect or the consignee's fault.
Arabic original
عقد النقل البحري. تعريفه وآثاره. التزام الناقل. التزام بتحقيق غاية. لا ترتفع مسؤوليته إلا إذا أثبت أن هلاك البضاعة أو تلفها يرجع إلى قوة قاهرة أو عيب ذاتي أو خطأ المرسل إليه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٥٥/٨٥ تجاري جلسة ١٦/٧/١٩٨٦ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٢٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 310. PDF pages: 310.

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