Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1252

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 judicial demand commencing the litigation and by the incidental claims submitted in accordance with the law. - Determining the scope of the action. A matter of understanding the facts therein, falling within the authority of the judge of merits. The condition therefor.
Arabic original
نطاق الدعوى يتحدد بالمطالبة القضائية التي تبدأ بها الخصومة وبالطلبات العارضة التي تقدم طبقاً للقانون. - تحديد نطاق الدعوى. من قبيل فهم الواقع فيها مما يدخل في سلطة قاضي الموضوع. شرط ذلك.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١/١٩٩٦ مدني جلسة ١٠/٣/١٩٩٧ مج القسم الرابع المجلد الرابع ص٥٩١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Two — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 232. PDF pages: 229.

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