Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 323

The judge's obligation to refer to the legal provision applicable to the facts of the dispute in the action. He must adhere to the wording and limits of the provision. Clarity of its meaning. It is impermissible to adopt what contradicts, restricts, or adds to it, as this introduces through interpretation and construction a new rule contrary to the legislator's intent. - It is impermissible to examine the wisdom and reasons behind legislation except where the provision is ambiguous or there exists a 'not' in the meaning of its expressions. Rationale. No weight is given to implication in the face of an express statement. - Interpretation. Its condition.