Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 118

Representation of litigants before the courts. The general rule. For lawyers alone. The exception. Spouses, relatives by marriage and relatives up to the fourth degree may be appointed to act in pleading procedures. Signing exception petitions is reserved for lawyers alone. The reason therefor. Article 18 of the Legal Profession Law. - Admission of lawyers of banks, companies and institutions to plead before the courts. Its condition. Enrollment on the permanent roll of lawyers. The reason therefor. - Conditions for enrollment on the permanent roll of lawyers.