Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2167

The general rule concerning judgments is that they may not be challenged by an original action for nullity. - 400 - Procedure - Methods of challenging judgments. Exhaustively specified in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the legislature. Examination of the defects that may affect a judgment. The avenue therefor is to seek redress through the appropriate methods of challenge. Where a challenge is inadmissible or its avenue is closed. There is no means of setting aside the judgment through an original action for nullity. The exception. Its cases. - A defect that does not constitute a ground for the nonexistence of a judgment. An independent action for its nullity may not be brought. Redress against it is sought by challenging it through the appropriate avenue.