Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2215

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

English translation of the principle

The insurance contract is a consensual contract. The insured's signature on its policy. Not necessary. The reason for this. His signature on the insurance application constitutes a firm offer. His silence for thirty days after receiving the policy containing an amendment to the previously agreed terms. Such silence is deemed acceptance of the new terms.
Arabic original
عقد التأمين عقد رضائي. توقيع المؤمن له على وثيقته. ليس ضرورياً. علة ذلك. توقيعه على طلب التأمين يعد ايجاباً باتاً. سكوته لمدة ثلاثين يوماً بعد تسلمه الوثيقة متضمنة تعديلاً للشروط السابق الإتفاق عليها. اعتبار هذا السكوت قبولاً للشروط الجديدة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٤/١٩٨٧ تجاري جلسة ١٧/٦/١٩٨٧ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٠٨)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 387. PDF pages: 387.

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