Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 984

The jurisdiction of the Share Disputes Circuit of the Court of First Instance is subject-matter jurisdiction concerning public policy and is confined to matters formerly within the jurisdiction of the Arbitration Board. The finality of judgments issued by it attaches only to those issued within the limits of this jurisdiction. A narrow interpretation must be observed in defining this jurisdiction, without expansion. The reason for this. - Settlements falling within the jurisdiction of the Arbitration Board and, subsequently, the Share Disputes Circuit of the Court of First Instance. - 553 - Procedure Their scope.