Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3626

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

English translation of the principle

The person responsible for a minor’s upbringing. Obliged to compensate the damage caused by the minor’s unlawful act. This liability is based on fault presumed in favor of the injured party, namely breach of the duty of supervision, improper upbringing, or both. - The minor’s need for supervision. Its extent.
Arabic original
القائم على تربية القاصر. ملزم بتعويض الضرر الذي يحدثه بعمله الغير مشروع. قيام هذه المسئولية على خطأ مفترض لمصلحة المضرور وهو الإخلال بواجب الرقابة أو إساءة تربيته أو الأمرين معاً. - حاجة القاصر إلى الرقابة. حدها.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ٢٦٠، ٢٦٢/٩٨ مدني جلسة ٢٨/٦/١٩٩٩ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد السادس ص ٤٥٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 668. PDF pages: 668.

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