Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1044

The original claim is what is taken into account in assessing the value of the action. Its meaning and the relevant consideration therein. - Amendment of the value of the action before the Court of First Instance to an amount not exceeding five thousand dinars. Its effect. The Court of First Instance must, of its own motion, rule that it lacks jurisdiction ratione valoris to hear the action and refer it to the competent Summary Court. Its determination of the merits without ruling that it lacks jurisdiction and ordering referral. An error in applying the law that vitiates its judgment and requires its cassation. - 567 - Procedure