Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1290

Determining what part of the first-instance ruling is challenged on appeal. Its criterion. The appellant’s claims stated in the appeal petition, not what the appellant subsequently claims again in his memoranda. - Understanding the facts, assessing evidence, awarding maintenance of its various types and assessing it according to the means of the person liable for it. Within the power of the court of merits. The condition thereof. The Court of Appeal may adopt an assessment differing from that of the court of first instance.