Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4055

Ownership of real estate. Its transfer by registration, whether between the contracting parties or in relation to third parties. The basis thereof. Article 7 of the Real Estate Registration Law 5/1959. Non-completion of registration. Its effect. - An unregistered sale contract entails transfer of ownership of the real estate to the purchaser. The implication thereof. He may not seek - 794 - Ownership confirmation of his ownership on the basis of this contract. The challenged judgment's adherence to this view and its ruling setting aside the appealed judgment and dismissing the action. Correct.