Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2499

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

English translation of the principle

It is void if it is not based on a legitimate economic interest. The necessary consequence thereof. Insurance against risks not sanctioned by law is impermissible. An example concerning the nullity of insurance against risks arising from a non-Kuwaiti engaging in commerce alone in contravention of public policy.
Arabic original
يقع باطلاً إذا لم يستند إلى مصلحة اقتصادية مشروعة. لازم ذلك. أنه لا يجوز التأمين من المخاطر التي لا يقرها القانون. مثال بشأن بطلان التأمين على مخاطر متولدة من اشتغال غير الكويتي بالتجارة منفرداً بالمخالفة للنظام العام.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٨٩/٢٠٠٠ تجاري جلسة ١٩/٣/٢٠٠١ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الخامس ص ٤٤٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 429. PDF pages: 429.

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