Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 845

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 application. An offer by him. The insurer's acceptance of the application and preparation of the policy. Its effect. Formation of the contract. Without the need for his signature on the policy.
Arabic original
عقد التأمين عقد رضائي. طلب المؤمن له. إيجاب منه. قبول المؤمن الطلب وتحريره الوثيقة. أثره. انعقاد العقد. دون حاجة إلى توقيعه على الوثيقة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٢٤٣/٨٧ تجاري جلسة ٢١/٢/١٩٨٨ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثاني ص ٢١)

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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