Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1707

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

English translation of the principle

The sea carrier's obligation to transport the goods from the port of shipment to the port of arrival within the specified time. Occurrence of loss, damage, or destruction. Presumption that it occurred during the sea voyage and, consequently, its obligation to pay compensation. What removes this liability. Its proof of an extraneous cause.
Arabic original
التزام الناقل البحري بنقل البضاعة من ميناء الشحن إلى ميناء الوصول في الميعاد المحدد. حدوث فقد أو تلف أو هلاك. إفتراض حصوله أثناء الرحلة البحرية وبالتالي التزامه بالتعويض. ما يرفع هذه المسئولية. إثباته السبب الأجنبي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ٢٨٠، ٢٨٨/٩٠ تجاري جلسة ٢٩/٦/١٩٩٢ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الأول ص ٦٩٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 326. PDF pages: 326.

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