Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 44

A special law may not be disregarded in order to apply the general law except in respect of matters not addressed by the special law. The reason: the special law is an exception to the general law, limiting the generality of its provisions by restricting or repealing them solely in respect of what it specifically addresses. The effect: each applies within its own scope. The special law in respect of what is specifically assigned to it, and the general law in respect of what remains within its purview. - Enactment of a special law excluding what was provided for in the preceding special law. Its implication. The legislature left the matter to the provisions of the general law. The reason: the absence of conflict between the provisions of the two laws.