Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1168

State of Kuwait · Pleadings — Part Two · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The scope of the action is determined by the plaintiff’s claims directed against the defendant. The court’s obligation not to go beyond its scope.
Arabic original
نطاق الدعوى يتحدد بطلبات المدعي الموجهة إلى المدعي عليه. التزام المحكمة بعدم الخروج عن نطاقها.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٢٧/١٩٨٦ تجاري جلسة ٤/٢/١٩٨٧ مج القسم الثاني المجلد الثاني ص٧٧١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 220. PDF pages: 217.

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