Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1946

The debtor's obligation. Its extinguishment if, after it arises, something occurs that renders its performance impossible owing to a cause extraneous to him, such as force majeure. It is immaterial whether the impossibility is legal or factual. The effect of extinguishment. The creditor does not obtain satisfaction of his right in kind or by an equivalent. - Force majeure by which the debtor's obligation in contractual liability is extinguished may be war, fire or an earthquake. The condition for that. It must be impossible to foresee and avert.