Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2160

Lawyer's fees. Time-barred after five years from completion of his work if there is no instrument evidencing them and he refrains from claiming them. The basis is the presumption of payment and avoiding burdening a party with rights that his opponent neglected to claim - 417 - Obligation. Absence of this basis where the lawyer diligently seeks to obtain an instrument evidencing them after completion of his work. Effect thereof. His right is time-barred upon the lapse of fifteen years. - Suspension of prescription where an impediment exists making it impossible for him to claim his right.