Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1709

Public markets designated for public benefit. Their occupation is in return for a fee, not rent, and pursuant to temporary licences that are not binding on the licensing authority, which may cancel or revoke them before their expiry in the public interest. These licences assume the character of administrative contracts and are governed by the conditions contained therein and the rules regulating this type of obligation, all of which constitute administrative acts governed by public law and not subject to private law or the restrictions it imposes. Jurisdiction to hear any dispute concerning them lies with the Administrative Circuit of the Court of First Instance. - 491 - Administrative Housing