Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3406

Industrial plots are considered State assets forming part of its private property. Their subjection to the provisions of private law. Dealings concerning them follow the same pattern as dealings between individuals. Where the allottee assigns the industrial plot and the competent authority approves, the first operator’s contract necessarily terminates, and consequently the sub-investment contract granted by him terminates, being a contract relating to that operator’s right which ceased to exist upon the cessation of his right. Reason therefor. - A new defence not previously raised before the court of merits may not be raised before the Court of Cassation. Example.