Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2382

Actions specified in Article 201 of the Maritime Commerce Law (which are extinguished after one year). Grounds for interrupting prescription therein. The legislature added special grounds thereto, including the creditor’s demand against the debtor for the right by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt. The nature of this letter. It constitutes evidence for the sender in the event of denial. Its effect. Every document issued by the debtor indicating that the demand letter reached him fulfils the purpose of acknowledgment of receipt and constitutes a procedure interrupting prescription. Article 201/3 of the Maritime Commerce Law.