Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1888

An appeal in cassation against a final judgment for determining a dispute contrary to a previous judgment having acquired the force of res judicata. Is permissible only if the previous judgment was rendered in an action identical in parties and subject matter - 303 - Civil Procedure and cause of action to the action in which the challenged judgment was rendered. An example of a judgment not contrary to res judicata concerning remuneration for overtime hours and remuneration for weekly rest days and official holidays.