Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 16

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 11 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Damage is a necessary condition for tort liability and for an award of compensation. The injured person bears the burden of proving it. Assessment of whether or not it is established. A question of fact. Within the exclusive authority of the court of merits.
Arabic original
الضرر شرط لازم لقيام المسئولية التقصيرية وللحكم بالتعويض. عبء إثباته على المضرور. تقدير ثبوته أو عدم ثبوته. واقع. تستقل به محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٥١/٨٥ تجاري جلسة ١٩/٣/١٩٨٦ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثاني ص ١٩٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 10. PDF pages: 10.

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