Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1561

State of Kuwait · Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Formation or amendment of a limited liability company. It must be embodied in an authentic instrument. Contravention thereof. Its effect. Absolute nullity because the formality concerns public policy. A power of attorney for any amendment to this company's memorandum. It must satisfy the same authentic form.
Arabic original
إنعقاد الشركة ذات المسؤولية المحدودة أو تعديلها. وجوب إفراغه في محرر رسمي. مخالفة ذلك. أثره. البطلان المطلق لتعلق الشكلية بالنظام العام. الوكالة بأي تعديل على عقد هذه الشركة. ضرورة أن يتوافر فيها ذات الشكل الرسمي.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٩٠/٨٧ تجاري جلسة ١١/١/١٩٨٨ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ٤٦)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 273. PDF pages: 273.

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