Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 843

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

English translation of the principle

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

(الطعن ٣٤/٨٧ تجاري جلسة ١٧/٦/١٩٨٧ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثاني ص ٢٠)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 158. PDF pages: 158.

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