Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4208

A gift preceding the issuance of Amiri Decree 19/1959 promulgating the Law on the Organization of the Judiciary. Its subjection to the rules prescribed in the Majalla of Judicial Rules as the law under which the transaction occurred. - Gift. Its nature. A transfer of ownership without consideration for the benefit of the donee, concluded by offer and acceptance and completed only by taking possession. Article 833 and subsequent articles of the Majalla. - Assessment of possession of the gifted immovable property and taking possession thereof. Within the authority of the court of merits. Its condition. - A gift contract with an authenticated date before the notary prior to the entry into force of Real Estate Registration Law 5/1959. Among the instruments accepted to establish the root of title before the authority entrusted with registration procedures.