Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1188

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

English translation of the principle

Characterization of the action. Within the trial court's authority. - A judicial demand. Its definition and effect. - A new claim that may not be submitted on appeal. Its nature. Its distinction from a new means of defence. - The scope of the case is determined by the judicial demand commencing the proceedings and by incidental claims.
Arabic original
تكييف الدعوى. من سلطة محكمة الموضوع. - المطالبة القضائية. تعريفها وأثرها. - الطلب الجديد الذي لا يجوز إبداؤه في الاستئناف. ماهيته. اختلافه عن وسيلة الدفاع الجديدة. - نطاق القضية يتحدد بالمطالبة القضائية التي تبدأ بها الخصومة وبالطلبات العارضة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١٠/١٩٨٨ تجاري جلسة ٤/٧/١٩٨٨ مج القسم الثاني المجلد الثاني ص٧٧٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 223. PDF pages: 220.

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