Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 306

A general, unrestricted provision. It may not be particularized or restricted. Reason therefor. - Actions arising from an insurance contract. Extinguished upon the passage of three years from the occurrence of the event giving rise to those actions. Exception: where the cause of action arises from a third party’s recourse against the insured to claim his right, the period for extinction begins from the day the third party brings the action against - 399 - Procedure the insured, or from the day the third party receives compensation from the insured by consent. - A liability action brought by the injured party on behalf of the insured. It is not considered an action arising from an insurance contract.