Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3124

A gift preceding the issuance of Amiri Decree 19/1959 promulgating the Law on the Organization of the Judiciary. Its subjection to the rules prescribed in the Majalla of Judicial Provisions, as the law under which the disposition was made. - Gift. Its nature: a transfer of ownership without consideration for the benefit of the donee; it is concluded by offer and acceptance and is perfected only by taking possession. Article 833 and subsequent articles of the Majalla. - Assessment of possession of the gifted real property and the exercise of control over it. Within the authority of the court of fact. Its condition. - A gift contract bearing a date authenticated before the notary public before the entry into force of Real Estate Registration Law No. 5/1959. Among the instruments admissible to establish the root of title before the authority entrusted with registration procedures.