Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 149

State of Kuwait · Personal Status · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The two Muslim Kuwaitis whose marriage contract was concluded in Egypt: their marriage is governed by Kuwaiti law. Marriage under this law. Can only take place through the wife’s guardian.
Arabic original
الكويتيان المسلمان اللذان أُبرم عقد زواجهما في مصر يخضع زواجهما للقانون الكويتي. الزواج طبقاً لهذا القانون. لا يكون إلا بوليّ الزوجة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٦/١٩٧٨ أحوال شخصية جلسة ١٢/٥/١٩٨٠ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الأول ص ١٤٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 348. PDF pages: 333.

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