Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1191

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

English translation of the principle

Failure to make a reservation to the carrier concerning damage or to notify it in writing of loss or damage under the Brussels Convention. Its effect. A presumption arises that the goods were delivered in the manner described in the bill of lading unless the consignee proves otherwise.
Arabic original
عدم التحفظ قبل الناقل عن التلف أو إخطاره كتابةً بالهلاك أو التلف في معاهدة بروكسل. أثره. قيام قرينة على أن البضاعة تم تسليمها بالكيفية الموصوفة بها في سند الشحن ما لم يثبت المرسل إليه العكس.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٥٥/٨٢ تجاري جلسة ٣٠/٣/١٩٨٣ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٧٤٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 212. PDF pages: 212.

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