Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1756

Bringing a civil action before the criminal court. Its condition. The claim for compensation forming its subject matter must arise from the offence forming the subject matter of the criminal proceedings. Absence thereof. Its effect. The criminal courts lack jurisdiction to hear it. This jurisdiction pertains to public order. - The value of the cheque constitutes a debt predating the offence of issuing it without funds and is not compensation therefor. The effect thereof. The criminal courts lack jurisdiction to award it.