Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 962

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

English translation of the principle

Fault through publication in newspapers gives rise to tortious liability. When the publisher remains within the bounds of permissible criticism, even if his expressions are harsh and his commentary vehement.
Arabic original
الخطأ بطريق النشر في الصحف يرتب المسئولية التقصيرية. متى يكون الناشر ملتزماً حدود النقد المباح وإن اشتدت عباراته وعنف تعليقه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٨٥/٩٢ تجاري جلسة ٣/١/١٩٩٣ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الثاني ص ٥٩٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 208. PDF pages: 208.

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