Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4157

The obligation to protect State property outside the general planning boundary. The consequence. Individuals’ claims to ownership within this boundary. Their exclusion from the scope of the provisions of Law 18 of 1969. - Land situated within the general planning boundary south of the Fifth Ring Road, Jahra village within plan M T/20, and Failaka Island within plan M 26689. It is regarded, in principle, as land falling within the bounds of private ownership. The exception. Proof of its ownership by the State. Individuals may claim ownership of land therein whenever they furnish lawful proof of such ownership. Articles 1, 2, 3 of Law 5 of 1975, as amended by Law 8 of 1980. - 812 - Ownership - Possession of real property satisfying its legal requirements for fifteen years. It is regarded as a legal presumption of ownership. - Inferring the existence of possession. Within the authority of the trial court without review. Its condition. Basing its decision on reasonable grounds; it may adopt the expert’s report whenever satisfied with it.