Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2274

The insured combining the insurance amount and compensation. Impermissible. - The insured’s recourse against the third party responsible for the accident on the basis of tort liability after receiving appropriate compensation from the insurance company. Impermissible. The reason therefor. - 422 - Procedure - The insurer’s recourse against the responsible third party by a subrogation action. Article 801 Civil Code. Exceptions to this recourse: the insured’s relatives and relatives by marriage sharing his household, and persons for whose acts the insured is responsible. The reason for these 2 exceptions and their connection with public policy.