Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2224

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

English translation of the principle

The conclusion and amendment of a formal contract are valid only upon fulfilment of the required form. The form imposed by law concerns public policy. The effect thereof. - Limited liability companies. Their contract or its amendment must be embodied in an official instrument. The effect of contravention thereof. Absolute nullity.
Arabic original
ابرام العقد الشكلى وتعديله لا يصح إلا باستيفاء الشكل المطلوب. الشكل الذي يفرضه القانون يتصل بالنظلم العام. أثر ذلك. - الشركات ذات المسئولة المحدودة. إفراغ عقدها أو تعديله في محرر رسمي واجب. أثر مخالفة ذلك. البطلان المطلق.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٦٢/١٩٨٢ تجاري جلسة ٢٢/٦/١٩٨٣ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٢٩٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 389. PDF pages: 389.

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