Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3375

Jurisdiction of the Tenancy Circuit pursuant to Decree-Law 35/1978. Its criterion. What falls outside this jurisdiction. An example: an action for recourse by the payer against the debtor and a subrogation action are based on the fact of payment. Payment not being based on a tenancy relationship. Its effect. Their lack of connection with the provisions of the Tenancy Law. The determining consideration for subject-matter jurisdiction. The claimant’s claims. - The court of merits is bound by the cause of action. The effect thereof. It may not change it of its own motion.