Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2269

The insurer’s statutory subrogation to the insured in the actions the latter has against the party liable for the insured damage. Conditional upon the insurer’s payment of the insurance amount and to the extent of that payment. This rule pertains to public policy. A judgment’s contravention thereof. An error requiring its cassation. - The insurer’s statutory subrogation to the insured. Its effect on the defences of the party liable for the damage against the insured. - 421 - Civil Procedure - The insurer’s payment of compensation to the insured. This commences its subrogation to the latter in the liability action and commences the period for bringing the liability action against the air carrier.