Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 233

Disputes arising from a contract agency agreement. Jurisdiction over them. Lies with the court within whose circuit the place of performance of the contract is situated, as an exception to the rules of jurisdiction. Reason for this exception: facilitating contract agents’ pursuit of their rights and sparing them the hardship of resorting to litigation abroad. Article 285 of the Commercial Code. This exceptional jurisdiction does not preclude the parties from agreeing to resort to arbitration. Article 173 of the Civil Procedure Code. Example. - Agency to sell:-