Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4247

Compulsory insurance against civil liability arising from motor vehicle accidents. Its effect: the insurer pays the compensation amount to the injured party and is legally subrogated to the latter's rights, thus having recourse against the person responsible for the harm for the compensation paid. - 786 - Obligation - Recourse against the person responsible is precluded if he is a relative of the insured vehicle owner. Application of this rule. Its condition: the person invoking it must prove that the two conditions barring subrogation are met, namely kinship or affinity and being one of those who live with him in one household or for whose acts he is responsible.