Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 153

Provisions of the new law. Their application to legal positions occurring from their effective date, whether in their creation, production of effects, or termination. Consequence thereof. Transactions concluded before that date. Remain subject to the provisions of the old law unless the law provides otherwise. Article 179 of the Constitution. - The death of the appellants’ father during his father’s lifetime and before the entry into force of Law 66/2007 amending Law 51/1984 concerning Personal Status. Effect thereof. Their entitlement to the obligatory bequest pursuant to Law 5/1971 concerning the Obligatory Bequest. - The provisions of Law 5/1971 concerning the Obligatory Bequest were general, expressing the applicability of its provisions to all Kuwaitis without distinction. Implication thereof. Its provisions apply to everyone without regard to adherence to any school of jurisprudence. Reason therefor.