Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2276

Limitation of an action for liability for an unlawful act where it arises from an offence in respect of which criminal proceedings have been brought against its perpetrator. Its running as regards the injured party. Is suspended throughout the criminal trial and resumes upon issuance of the criminal judgment and its becoming final, or upon termination of the trial for another reason. Bringing the civil action before that. Has no effect. Reason therefor. Its fate is to be stayed in application of the rule that criminal proceedings stay civil proceedings.