Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3765

Law 36 of 1964 concerning the regulation of commercial agencies(*). Its inclusion of the general provisions governing those agencies. Effect. The rule that an unregistered agency is not recognised and that an action concerning it will not be heard applies to all commercial agencies, except where a different provision exists. Subsequent enactment of the Commercial Law and its regulation of the contract agency agreement. Its requirement that the contract be established in writing. Article 274 thereof. A special provision within its field of application to contract agency. Consequence. The legislature deemed proof in writing sufficient, without subjecting it to the registration requirement.