Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 24

The injured person in motor vehicle accidents. His right to compensation derives directly from the provisions of the Traffic Law and its Implementing Regulations. He may recover it from the insurance company. The only conditions for this are that the vehicle be insured and that its driver’s liability for the damage be established. The challenged judgment’s conclusion dismissing the action against the insurance company on the ground that the insurance policy was not in force at the time of the accident. No defect. - 11 - Law. Repeal, abrogation or amendment of the law: