Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2653

The determining factor in establishing the pecuniary jurisdiction of the court of first instance is the value of the original claim in the action. Its implication. Connected claims have no independent valuation. - Assessment of the connection between claims. A matter of fact. - The original claim exceeding the appeal threshold. Connected claims may be appealed together with the original claim. Contravention thereof vitiates the judgment. Example. - 504 - Civil Procedure