Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3082

The prohibition on admitting new claims on appeal. Its definition. It is what differs in its subject matter or parties from the original claim and may be brought by a fresh action without a plea of res judicata based on the judgment rendered on the original claim being raised against it, or exceeds it in amount unless the increase arose after submission of the final claims. The authority of the court of merits to assess the increase and its effect on the claim. - Permitting alteration of the cause of action and additions thereto on appeal. Its condition. - Adding wages, salaries and all other accessories that become due after submission of the final claims before the court of first instance, and increases in compensation. Permissible on appeal.