Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1385

The insurer under compulsory motor accident insurance. Its obligation and that of the liable third party concern the same debt, although the source of each differs, and their liabilities for its payment are concurrent. Payment by the insurer to the injured party is payment of the liable third party’s debt. The effect thereof. Statutory subrogation of the insurer to the injured party’s position against the third party. Its right of recourse against him for the compensation it has paid. The exception: the insured’s relatives and relatives by marriage living with him in the same household, and persons for whose acts the insured is responsible. The reason for this. Its connection with public policy. An example. - 263 - Obligation