Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 682

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

English translation of the principle

The insurer's action for recourse against the liable third party for the compensation it paid to the injured party. Its basis. The insurer's subrogation to the injured party's rights. Articles 394. 396 Civil, or pursuant to assignment.
Arabic original
دعوى رجوع المؤمن على الغير المسئول بما أوفاه من تعويض للمضرور. أساسها. حلول المؤمن محل المضرور. م٣٩٤. ٣٩٦ مدني أو بمقتضى الحوالة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢١/٩٨ تجاري جلسة ١٣/١٠/١٩٩٩ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الثالث ص ٣٨٢)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 11 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 137. PDF pages: 137.

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