Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 164

Issuance of a judgment declaring bankruptcy. Its effect. An action may not be brought by or against the bankrupt. The exception. Personal status actions, unless they involve financial claims, in which case the bankruptcy administrator must be joined. The reason therefor. So that the judgment is binding upon him. Failure to join him in the action. Its consequence. Its inadmissibility. This plea may be raised at any stage of the action. The reason therefor: bankruptcy rules pertain to public policy. Articles 577, 578, 582 of Law 68 of 1980. An example.