Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2917

Agency terminates upon the death of the principal or the agent or the loss of capacity by either of them. - The principal may at any time dismiss his agent or restrict his agency, even if there is an agreement to the contrary. - The agent may withdraw from his agency. Even if there is an agreement to the contrary. - Legal acts performed by the agent before his death remain in existence, producing all their effects in accordance with the rules of agency. - The heirs. If they have capacity and are aware of the agency. Must promptly notify the principal of the death of their predecessor. And take such measures as the circumstances require in the principal's interests. These measures do not mean that they replace their predecessor in his agency, but are intended to preserve the principal's interests. - Termination of agency upon the death of either party is not a matter of public policy. Agreement to the contrary is permissible. - 541 - Obligation - An agency contract is not inherited. The effect thereof.