Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3753

Direct causation under Sharia. Its nature. - The respondents’ deceased predecessor, through his lack of attentiveness, colliding with the side of another car while it was proceeding in accordance with the applicable rules, resulting in his death. Establishment that the movement of the car while proceeding was what affected and brought about the injury and itself caused the death of the respondents’ deceased predecessor, since, but for the movement of the car, the deceased’s lack of attentiveness in rushing toward it would not have led to his death. Its import. The driver of the car insured with the appellant company is deemed a direct actor and is therefore liable for blood money.