Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3533

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

English translation of the principle

The principal's liability for the acts of his subordinate through his unlawful act. It is based on presumed fault on the part of the principal, and proof to the contrary is not admissible. Its condition. The subordinate's act occurred in the course of performing his duties, or by reason thereof, or the duties facilitated his unlawful act.
Arabic original
مسئولية المتبوع عن أعمال تابعة بعمله غير المشروع. قيامها على الخطأ المفترض في جانب المتبوع ولا يقبل إثبات العكس. شرطه. وقوع الفعل من التابع أثناء تأدية وظيفته. أو بسببها أو ساعدته الوظيفة على فعله غير المشروع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٩٧/١٩٩٩ مدني جلسة ١٠/٤/٢٠٠٠ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد السادس ص ٤٥٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 652. PDF pages: 652.

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