Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3503

Giving the action its true description and correct legal characterization. Its condition. The obligation to adhere to the parties' claims and not depart from them. - Ownership of real property is transferred by registration, whether between the contracting parties or in relation to third parties. The basis thereof. Article 7 of Real Estate Registration Law 5/1959. Non-completion of registration. Its effect. - An unregistered sale contract entails transfer of ownership of the real property to the purchaser. Its implication: he may not seek confirmation of his ownership on the basis of this contract. The challenged judgment's adherence to this view and its ruling setting aside the appealed judgment and dismissing the action. Correct.