Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 293

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 11 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Damage is an element of liability. The burden of proving it. Rests on the injured party. - Material damage resulting from death. The consideration therein. Proof that the deceased supported the injured party continuously and permanently and that the prospect of its continuation was certain. Assessment of compensation therefor. Its manner.
Arabic original
الضرر ركن من أركان المسئولية. عبء إثباته. على المضرور. - الضرر المادي نتيجة الوفاة. العبرة فيه. ثبوت أن المتوفي كان يعول المضرور على نحو مستمر دائم وأن فرصة استمراره كانت محققة. تقدير التعويض عنه. كيفيته.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٦٧/٨٧ تجاري جلسة ١٧/٦/١٩٨٧ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثاني ص ٢٢٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 67. PDF pages: 67.

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