A Comprehensive Guide to Civil Law, Liability, and Compensation in Kuwait – Prepared by Attorney Khaled Mufrej Al-Dalmani

introduction

Civil law is the foundation upon which most obligations, contracts, and compensations in Kuwait are based. These matters encompass relationships between individuals and companies in terms of rights and obligations, damages, and contractual and tortious liability. This page aims to provide a comprehensive reference to help individuals understand their civil rights and how to claim compensation according to the law and judicial principles.

Types of civil liability

1) Contractual liability

It is based on one party to the contract breaching their obligations, and includes:

• Failure to execute the contract
• Delay in implementation
• Faulty execution
• Termination of the contract
• Claim for compensation for damages resulting from breach

2) Tort liability

These can be achieved without a contract, and include:

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