Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 175

The guardian's obstruction of the girl's marriage and his refusal to marry her off without a valid reason. Its effect. Referral of the matter to the judge to order her marriage after verifying the suitor's suitability. The implication thereof. It must be established that the wife's guardian has obstructed the marriage before the judge orders her marriage. Conclusion of the marriage without the guardian. Its implication. Absence of obstruction. The marriage is regarded as void. The implication thereof. The challenged judgment's ruling that the marriage is void is thus correct. - 352 - Personal Status