Can I sue a Kuwaiti supplier for breach of a supply contract due to late, defective deliveries, and what remedies apply?

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Dernière mise à jour : Nov 17, 2025
I signed a supply contract with a Kuwait-based supplier. They delivered late and provided defective goods, causing financial losses. Do I pursue court proceedings in Kuwait or arbitration, and what are typical timelines, remedies, and costs under Kuwaiti commercial law?

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ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDULLAH & PARTNERS LAWYER & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDULLAH & PARTNERS LAWYER & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

Nov 17, 2025
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Under Kuwaiti law, if your contract with the Kuwait-based supplier includes a valid arbitration clause, you would generally resolve the dispute through arbitration, which is usually faster and allows remedies such as damages for financial losses, specific performance, or recovery of contractual amounts. If there is no arbitration clause, you can pursue the claim in Kuwaiti courts, but the process may take 2–4 years. In both cases, you can claim compensation for the defective goods and delays. Costs in arbitration include administrative and arbitrator fees, while court costs include filing fees and lawyer fees. It is advisable to consult a Kuwaiti lawyer to review your contract, assess the claim, and guide you on the best approach.
ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDULLAH & PARTNERS LAWYER & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDULLAH & PARTNERS LAWYER & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

Nov 17, 2025
Under Kuwaiti law, if your contract with the Kuwait-based supplier includes a valid arbitration clause, you would generally resolve the dispute through arbitration, which is usually faster and allows remedies such as damages for financial losses, specific performance, or recovery of contractual amounts. If there is no arbitration clause, you can pursue the claim in Kuwaiti courts, but the process may take 2–4 years. In both cases, you can claim compensation for the defective goods and delays. Costs in arbitration include administrative and arbitrator fees, while court costs include filing fees and lawyer fees. It is advisable to consult a Kuwaiti lawyer to review your contract, assess the claim, and guide you on the best approach.
ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDULLAH & PARTNERS LAWYER & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

ABDUL RAZZAQ ABDULLAH & PARTNERS LAWYER & LEGAL CONSULTANTS

Nov 17, 2025
Under Kuwaiti law, if your contract with the Kuwait-based supplier includes a valid arbitration clause, you would generally resolve the dispute through arbitration, which is usually faster and allows remedies such as damages for financial losses, specific performance, or recovery of contractual amounts. If there is no arbitration clause, you can pursue the claim in Kuwaiti courts, but the process may take 2–4 years. In both cases, you can claim compensation for the defective goods and delays. Costs in arbitration include administrative and arbitrator fees, while court costs include filing fees and lawyer fees. It is advisable to consult a Kuwaiti lawyer to review your contract, assess the claim, and guide you on the best approach.
al-dostour law firm

al-dostour law firm

Dec 30, 2025

Oui, vous pouvez poursuivre un fournisseur koweïtien pour rupture de contrat. En vertu du droit commercial koweïtien, vous disposez de plusieurs voies juridiques et recours :




  • Recours : Vous pouvez demander l’exécution forcée (contraindre à la livraison de marchandises non défectueuses) ou la résolution du contrat avec remboursement intégral. En outre, vous pouvez réclamer une indemnisation financière (dommages-intérêts) au titre de pertes financières documentées résultant d’une livraison tardive ou défectueuse.




  • Tribunal vs. arbitrage : Sauf si votre contrat comporte une clause compromissoire spécifique, vous devez engager des procédures devant les tribunaux koweïtiens.




  • Délais et coûts : Une procédure judiciaire prend généralement 12 à 24 mois. Les coûts comprennent les frais de justice (calculés en pourcentage de la valeur de la demande) et les honoraires d’avocat.




Le cabinet Al-Dostour peut examiner votre contrat et fournir une évaluation précise de la solidité de votre demande et du montant prévisible de votre recouvrement.


 

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