Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4159

Land situated south of the Fifth Ring Road, Jahra village within plan B/520, and Failaka Island within plan M/22689 is in principle regarded as land within the boundaries of private ownership, except for what is proved to be State-owned. Nothing therefore prevents individuals from claiming its ownership and furnishing proof thereof. The Municipality's claim that it is State-owned. It bears the burden of furnishing proof. The basis thereof. - Assessment of the evidence in the action and ascertainment of physical possession of real estate and its manifestations. A matter for the court of merits. Its condition. Example.