Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1993

The provisions concerning the warranty of the building contractor or the engineer designing it or supervising its execution. Their connection with public policy. The effect thereof. An agreement in advance to contravene them by exemption from this warranty or limitation thereof is impermissible. - The engineer's liability together with the contractor. Joint and several liability. It encompasses total or partial collapse or defects in buildings and defects threatening their safety. The employer's approval thereof is immaterial. - The period prescribed for testing the solidity and durability of structures. 10 years from their completion date. Discovery of the defect during that period or at its end. Its effect. Commencement of the 3-year limitation period prescribed for the warranty action. - Determining the event from which limitation begins, affirmatively or negatively. A matter of fact for the court of merits. The condition for this.