Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 77

The agent is obliged to perform what he has undertaken in good faith. His breach of this duty. His intention must be frustrated. His appropriating for himself something he was authorised to do for his principal's account. Legally impermissible. - The agent's conclusion of a contract in the principal's name exceeding the limits of his agency. The effects of that contract do not extend to the latter unless he ratifies it. - Establishment that the agency contract permits the agent to sell, purchase and mortgage real property on behalf of the principal. His disposition must be in the principal's interest, not his personal interest. His selling the principal's share in real property to himself without being authorised to do so. This disposition is not effective against the latter unless he approves it. Contravention thereof. An error in the application of the law.