Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3646

An originally retained lawyer's authorization of another lawyer without a requirement of writing. A general agency between lawyers intended to ensure the continued progress of the proceedings and prevent their disruption, without intending thereby the special agency required for discontinuance of proceedings. The basis therefor. Article 24 of Law 42 of 1964, as amended. - A lawyer's declaration of discontinuance of proceedings under a general agency, without a special agency authorizing discontinuance either from the party or from his originally retained lawyer, and the judgment's conclusion recording the discontinuance of proceedings. Renders it defective.