Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 706

Recourse to the judiciary in a matter agreed to be submitted to arbitration. A violation of the rules of functional jurisdiction. This jurisdiction is not a matter of public policy. The reason therefor. - Addressing the merits so as to forfeit the right to raise a procedural plea. Its nature. A request for an adjournment to examine and respond does not constitute addressing the merits so as to forfeit the right to raise a procedural plea. Example.