Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 56

The jurisdiction of the Rentals Circuit pursuant to the provisions of Decree-Law No. 35/1978. Its criterion. Matters outside this jurisdiction. Example: an action of recourse by the payer against the debtor and a subrogation action. Both are founded on the fact of payment. Payment not being excepted on the rental relationship. Its effect. Their lack of connection to the provisions of the Rentals Law. - 17 - Law - The determining factor in establishing subject-matter jurisdiction. The plaintiff’s claims in his action.