Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2333

A civil action founded on a crime does not lapse except upon the lapse of the criminal action. The criterion therefor. - The injured party's choice of the civil rather than the criminal route to claim compensation. Its effect. Suspension of limitation throughout the criminal trial. - Failure to proceed with hearing the criminal action and its adjournment indefinitely. Its effect. The absence of the reason for staying the civil action, and its hearing and adjudication. The reason therefor.