Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 804

Petition for appeal in cassation. It must be signed by a lawyer. Omission thereof. Its effect. Absolute nullity of the appeal relating to public policy. This applies to all petitions for appeal in cassation, whether filed by individuals or public legal persons. - The Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs. Its Director-General represents it before the courts. He may retain a private lawyer in actions brought by or against it. As for administrative actions to which the Authority is a party, the appeal petition must be signed by a lawyer or a member of the Fatwa and Legislation Department. Signature of the cassation appeal petition by the female appellant in her capacity as guardian ad litem. It being established that she is a legal researcher at the said Authority and is not among those subject to the provisions of the Legal Profession Law. Its effect. Nullity of the appeal.