Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 454

The general law is the general body of law whose provisions govern all transactions of those addressed by it. Replacement of some of its provisions by special legislation while the special legislation exists. Its effect. No recourse to the provisions of the general law except for such provisions as the special law has omitted. - Law 51 of 1984 concerning personal status constitutes special legislation whose provisions address all matters relating to personal status. The rules to be followed concerning the financial rights - 434 - Procedure of the spouses where separation on grounds of harm is sought are specified in Article 130 thereof. This Law does not address the elements of tort liability and obligations arising from an unlawful act committed by either spouse to the detriment of the other. The necessary consequence. Recourse to the Civil Code. The reason for this. Its status as the general law. An example concerning a husband’s claim for compensation from his wife for her unlawful act after forfeiture of her financial rights arising from marriage and divorce.