Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 450

A request by either spouse for annulment of the marriage. Its condition. The existence in the other spouse of an incurable defect among repellent or harmful defects. Either spouse's knowledge of the defect before the contract or acceptance of it after the contract. Its effect. Extinguishment of the right to request annulment. Determining the defects on account of which annulment is sought and the appropriate period therefor. This requires seeking assistance from experts who are Muslim physicians. - 405 - Personal Status - The defect intended in this context. Its meaning. - Assessment of the existence of the defect and whether either spouse knew of it. Within the trial court's discretion. The condition therefor.