Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1643

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

English translation of the principle

Compensable damage is certain damage, namely damage that has occurred or will inevitably occur. When contingent damage is compensated.
Arabic original
الضرر الموجب للتعويض هو الضرر المحقق أي الذي وقع أو سيقع حتماً. متى يعوض عن الضرر الاحتمالي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٧٠/٩٥ تجاري جلسة ٩/١/١٩٩٦ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الثالث ص ٨٥٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 323. PDF pages: 323.

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