Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2482

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

English translation of the principle

The insured in marine insurance. He may not receive compensation exceeding the value of the damage or combine the insurance amount with compensation owed to him by a third party. Reason therefor: its basis. Articles 267/2, 268 of the Maritime Commerce Law.
Arabic original
المؤمن له في التأمين البحري. عدم جواز تقاضيه تعويضاً أعلى من قيمة الضرر أو الجمع بين مبلغ التأمين والتعويض الذي يستحق له في ذمة الغير. علة ذلك: أساسه. المادتان ٢٦٧/٢، ٢٦٨ ق التجارة البحرية.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤/٩٥ تجاري جلسة ١٨/٦/١٩٩٥ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٩٢)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 427. PDF pages: 427.

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