Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1939

A void contract produces no effect. It is considered such from the time of its conclusion. This requires: restoring the contracting parties to the position they were in before contracting whenever this is feasible. If that is impossible, the judge may order equivalent performance. - 337 - Commercial - A void contract is a nullity. Consequence: the barring of an action for nullity by the lapse of fifteen years from the date of the contract does not mean that the contract has become valid. - Rules relating to opening and owning shops and establishments for the purpose of engaging in trade. Their regulation by the legislature under Law 32 of 1964. Its purpose. Establishing safeguards for Kuwaitis' ownership and exploitation of the licence and prohibiting its issuance to non-Kuwaitis. That prohibition pertains to public policy. - Trade name:-