Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 784

An heir stands as a party representing the estate in actions brought by or against it. If the dispute concerns the heir's share in the estate, the heir acts only for himself, as claimant or in defence, and within the limits of his own share. - 152 - Civil Procedure - One of the female heirs bringing an action seeking confirmation of the paper's ownership of a property as an estate in which she has a share. The action is regarded as brought by her in her capacity as representative of the estate, not in her personal capacity.