Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4277

Sale of an undivided share in land for which no subdivision decision has been issued. Impermissible except after obtaining prior permission from Kuwait Municipality. Contravention thereof. Its effect. The contract is void; any person concerned may invoke its nullity, and the court may declare it of its own motion. - 840 - Ownership - The contracting parties' violation of a rule relating to public policy. Its consequence. Absolute nullity of the contract, which produces no effect; any interested person and both parties may invoke its nullity, and the court may declare it of its own motion.