Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2613

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 10 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Conclusion and amendment of a formal contract are valid only upon fulfilment of the required form. The form imposed by law pertains to public policy. The effect thereof. Limited liability companies. Their contract or its amendment must be set out in an official instrument. The effect of contravention thereof. Absolute nullity.
Arabic original
إبرام العقد الشكلي وتعديله لا يصح إلا باستيفاء الشكل المطلوب. الشكل الذي يفرضه القانون يتصل بالنظام العام. أثر ذلك. الشركات ذات المسئولية المحدودة. إفراغ عقدها أو تعديله في محرر رسمي واجب. أثر مخالفة ذلك. البطلان المطلق.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٦٢/٨٢ تجاري جلسة ٢٢/٦/١٩٨٣ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٢٩٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 482. PDF pages: 482.

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