Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 22

Reduction of lawyers' fees by the court. The two elements that must be followed: the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the client. Procedures for claiming it. An action brought by the client or a plea raised by him in an action brought against him. - Jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance to hear the application for reduction, whether it is the same circuit that heard the merits of the case for which fees are claimed or another circuit. The reason for this. Contravention thereof. Its effect.