Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1025

State of Kuwait · Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The person alleging something contrary to the apparent state of affairs bears the burden of proving the allegation. - The insured’s allegation that the operator of the insured crane holds a licence to operate it. An allegation contrary to the apparent state of affairs, which he bears the burden of proving. Contravention thereof. An error of law.
Arabic original
على من يدعي خلاف الظاهر عبء إثبات ما يدعيه. - إدعاء المؤمن له أن قائد الرافعة المؤمن عليها لديه ترخيص بقيادتها. إدعاء على خلاف الظاهر عليه عبء إثباته. مخالفة ذلك. خطأ في القانون.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥٥/٨٤ تجاري جلسة ٧/١١/١٩٨٤ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الأول ص ٤٠٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 187. PDF pages: 187.

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