Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1003

Institution of the criminal action against its perpetrator. Its effect. Suspension of the running of limitation in respect of the injured party during the trial proceedings and until the final criminal judgment is rendered or the trial ends for another reason. The rationale for this. - 195 - Obligation - The judgment’s calculation of the running of the three-year limitation period from the date of the final criminal judgment of acquittal until the institution of the action, after deducting the period of suspension during the invasion, and its ruling rejecting the limitation plea. Correct.