Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1162

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

English translation of the principle

A clause exempting the carrier or its subordinates from liability. Its absolute nullity. - The carrier may avert its liability by proving force majeure, an inherent defect in the goods, or fault on the part of the consignor or consignee. - Definition of force majeure and its effect on performance of the obligation.
Arabic original
الشرط بإعفاء الناقل أو تابعيه من المسئولية. بطلانه بطلاناً مطلقاً. - للناقل درء مسئوليته بإثبات القوة القاهرة أو العيب الذاتي بالبضاعة أو خطأ المرسل أو المرسل إليه. - تعريف القوة القاهرة وأثرها على تنفيذ الالتزام.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٨٥/٧٩ تجاري جلسة ٢٢/٤/١٩٨٠ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٧٣٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 209. PDF pages: 209.

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