Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1729

The sea carrier. His obligation under the contract of carriage to transport the goods from the port of loading, in the condition in which they were handed over, to the consignee at the port of arrival within the specified time. Damage, loss, or destruction of the goods. Presumed to have occurred during the sea voyage. The reason for this. His fault is presumed. Termination of his liability. How this occurs. - Proof that the destruction of and damage to the goods are attributable to inadequate packaging. Its burden falls on the sea carrier. - Inferring the fault giving rise to liability and the causal relationship between it and the damage. A matter of fact for the trial court. Its condition.