Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1169

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

English translation of the principle

The carrier may disclaim liability for damage to goods caused by a latent defect or their inherent defect pursuant to the Bills of Lading Convention. The Convention’s provision in this regard is unqualified. Its effect.
Arabic original
للناقل دفع مسئوليته عن الضرر الذي يلحق بالبضاعة بسبب العيب الخفي أو العيب الخاص بها طبقاً لمعاهدة سندات الشحن. ورود نص المعاهدة في هذا الشأن مطلقاً. أثره.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٠/٨١ تجاري جلسة ١/٧/١٩٨١ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٧٣٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 210. PDF pages: 210.

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