Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2319

An action for liability for an unlawful act becomes time-barred. Upon the lapse of three years from the day the injured party learns of the damage and of the person liable for it, or fifteen years from the date the unlawful act occurred, whichever period expires first. The knowledge that starts the short limitation period. What is meant by it. The burden of proving knowledge in its legally intended meaning falls on the party invoking the time bar. Inferring or negating such knowledge is a matter of fact within the independent discretion of the trial court, provided it bases its inference on reasonable grounds. An example of a reasonable response rejecting a plea that the action is barred by the three-year limitation period.