Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 345

Clear and unambiguous statutory provisions. It is impermissible to adopt anything contrary to them or to restrict them. The reason for this: to avoid arriving at a rule different from the legislature’s intent. - Inquiry into the rationale of legislation and the reasons for it. There is no occasion for it except where the text is ambiguous. - Decree-Law 35/1978 concerning the Leasing of Real Estate. It contains provisions constituting exceptions to the general provisions of the Procedure Law, including the permissibility of litigants appearing in person or through persons they authorise by an official or authenticated document. No requirement that the representative be a lawyer. The reason for this: consideration for the nature of these actions and reduction of expenses for owners. Its effect. Submission of statements of claim in tenancy actions without requiring a lawyer’s signature thereon. - The Legal Profession Law’s requirement that statements of claim be signed by a lawyer. It does not apply to tenancy actions. The reason for this: the Tenancy Law is a special law to which there is no basis for applying the Legal Profession Law. Art. 25/1 of Decree 35/1978, as amended by Law 33/2003. An example.