Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1757

Permitting a civil action to be brought before the criminal court. Its cases. Its ancillary character in relation to the criminal action whenever the right claimed arises from damage resulting from the offense in respect of which the criminal action was brought. Absence thereof. Its effect. The criminal court lacks jurisdiction over the civil action. This relates to public policy. - 452 - Criminal Matters - The judgment concludes with an acquittal because of the absence of criminal character in the offense of a check without sufficient funds owing to the absence of its elements. A ruling declining jurisdiction to hear the civil action is required. The judgment's departure from this and its dismissal of the civil action. This vitiates it and requires its cassation.