Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1629

State of Kuwait · Pleadings — Part Three · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

What the court actually considers and concerning which it expresses a conclusive determination. Acquires the authority of res judicata precluding renewed dispute over the adjudicated issue. What the court did not address in this manner. Is not the subject of a judgment having the authority of res judicata, even if it was the subject of a request in the action. Example.
Arabic original
ما تنظره المحكمة بالفعل وتفصح في شأنه عن قول فصل فيه. يحوز حجية الشيء المقضي المانعة من إعادة النزاع في المسألة المقضي فيها. ما لم تعرض له المحكمة على هذا الوجه. لا يكون موضوعاً لحكم يحوز حجية الأمر المقضي ولو كان محلاً لطلب في الدعوى. مثال.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ٧١، ٧٤/٢٠٠٣ عمالي جلسة ١٦/٢/٢٠٠٤ مج القسم الخامس المجلد السادس ص٤١٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Three — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 253. PDF pages: 250.

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