Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2282

The difference between an ownership action and a possessory action. Its nature. The former protects the right of ownership and the rights in rem derived therefrom, and examination therein addresses the basis and lawfulness of the right claimed, whereas the purpose of the latter is to protect possession irrespective of its basis and lawfulness. - Judgments rendered in possessory actions have no binding effect in an action claiming the right. The reason therefor. The difference in subject matter and cause. Its implication. - 424 - Procedure