Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2563

Law 36 of 1964 concerning the Regulation of Commercial Agencies. Its inclusion of the general provisions governing those agencies. Its effect. The rule that no unregistered agency is recognized and no action concerning it is heard applies to all commercial agencies except where a different provision exists. Article 2/2 thereof. The issuance of the Commercial Code at a later date and its regulation of the contract agency agreement. Its requirement that the contract be evidenced in writing. Article 274 thereof. A special provision in its application to contract agency. Its implication. The legislature's satisfaction with proof thereof in writing without subjecting it to the registration requirement. - A distribution contract. Its subjection to the provisions governing contract agency. Article 286 of the Commercial Code. The legislature's deliberate omission of a provision applying Article 274 to it. Its implication. It may be proved by all lawful means of proof without requiring that it be evidenced in writing. Its effect. Repeal of the requirement under Law 36 of 1964 that it be registered. - 440 - Commercial