Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 502

Law 36 of 1964 concerning the regulation of commercial agencies(*). Its inclusion of the general provisions governing those agencies. Its effect. The rule that no unregistered agency is recognized and no action concerning it may be heard applies to all commercial agencies except where a contrary provision exists. Article 2/2 thereof. The subsequent issuance of the Commercial Code and its regulation of the contract-agency agreement. Its requirement that the agreement be evidenced in writing. Article 274 thereof. A special provision within its scope of application to contract agency. Its implication. The legislature’s acceptance of proof thereof in writing without subjecting it to the registration requirement.