Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1157

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

English translation of the principle

The carrier’s obligation to provide a seaworthy vessel at the commencement of the voyage and to exercise sufficient diligence before departure. Its effect. Exclusion of its liability for damage resulting from the vessel’s breakdown during the voyage. Assessment thereof is subject to the trial court.
Arabic original
التزام الناقل بتقديم سفينة صالحة عند بدء الرحلة وبذل الهمة الكافية قبل السفر. أثر ذلك. اندفاع مسئوليته عن الضرر الناتج عن تعطل السفينة أثناء الرحلة. تقدير ذلك يخضع لمحكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٥٥/٨١ تجاري جلسة ١٢/٥/١٩٨٢ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٧٢٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 208. PDF pages: 208.

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