Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 854

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

English translation of the principle

Forfeiture of the insured's right to compensation occurs only by agreement or legal provision. - The agreement concerning forfeiture of the right to compensation. Must be clear and specific. Reason therefor: it is an exceptional measure that may not be interpreted expansively. - Interpretation of the insurance contract:-
Arabic original
سقوط حق المؤمن له في التعويض لا يكون إلا باتفاق أو بنص قانوني. - الاتفاق الخاص بسقوط الحق في التعويض. وجوب أن يكون واضحاً ومحدداً. علة ذلك: أنه إجراء استثنائي لا يجوز التوسع في تفسيره. - تفسير عقد التأمين:-
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٠١/٢٠٠٥تجاري جلسة ٢٤/٩/٢٠٠٦ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الرابع ص ٤٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 159. PDF pages: 159.

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