Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2682

Appeal proceedings. They are considered independent of the proceedings before the court of first instance with respect to their institution and conduct. The effect: cessation of the capacity of a representative of one of the parties after the date of the first-instance judgment. This has no retroactive effect on procedural steps validly taken at first instance. The cessation of his capacity to represent that party is confined to the appeal proceedings. An example concerning cessation of the capacity of the Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs after issuance of the first-instance judgment. - 514 - Procedure