Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2380

Actions arising from a loading and unloading contract are time-barred after one year. The reason therefor. Art. 201/1 of the Maritime Commercial Code. - Grounds for interruption of limitation in actions arising from loading and unloading. The legislature added new grounds thereto, including the creditor's demand upon the debtor for the right by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt. Its import: it is evidence for the sender in the event of denial. Art. 201/3 of the Maritime Commercial Code. - Negotiations that interrupt limitation of actions arising from a contract of carriage by sea. Their meaning. The exchange of offers between the two parties with the intention of settlement. Addressing a letter by one party to the other. Does not constitute negotiation. Example concerning two fax messages. - 460 - Obligation