Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1706

The authenticated acknowledgment of the appellant’s indebtedness in his capacity. Its effect. The creation of a new debt entirely severed from the old obligation and purged of all defences as an effect of the transfer of debt. Its effect: the appellant may not dispute the amount of the new debt and its components. The reason therefor. The existence of an action between the debtor and the creditor entity concerning the principal debt and its amount. The court must rule that the plaintiff is deemed to have discontinued his action and the appellant to have discontinued his appeal. The consequence of discontinuance in this regard.