Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3853

State of Kuwait · Pleadings — Part Two · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The expert’s opinion. An element of evidence. Subject to the trial court’s assessment. The condition therefor. Its reasons must support its conclusion without contradicting what is established in the record and must include a response to the material defense raised by the parties. Failure to comply. Its effect. Nullity of the report and judgment.
Arabic original
رأى الخبير. عنصر من عناصر الإثبات. خضوعه لتقدير محكمة الموضوع. شرط ذلك. أن تكون أسبابه تحمل النتيجة التي انتهى إليها بغير مخالفة للثابت بالأوراق ومتضمنة الرد على الدفاع الجوهري المبدي من الخصوم. مخالفة ذلك. أثره. بطلان التقرير والحكم.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٧٩/٢٠٠٦ تجاري جلسة ٢٣/٩/٢٠٠٧ مجلة القضاء والقانون س٣٥ ج٣ ص٤٢)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 722. PDF pages: 719.

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