Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2485

Appeal. A second stage made available by law to the party against whom judgment was rendered at the first stage to defend his right anew. - The devolutive effect of appeal. Its meaning. - New claims. Their prohibition before the Court of Appeal. - A claim in an action. Its meaning. What a party submits to the court seeking a judgment or decision in the action to protect a right or legal position he asserts against his opponent. What does not constitute such a claim: assertions, arguments in defense, and pleas he raises. - A new claim and a new defense. The distinction between them. - 417 - Civil Procedure