Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3118

A judicial claim, whether original or incidental. Its nature. A procedural act directed to the court against the defendant, around which the litigation revolves, which defines the scope of the action and binds the court and the parties. - The female appellant's request before the Court of Appeal to order the insurance company, against which no subsidiary action or claim was brought before the court of first instance, to pay the amount of compensation. May not be admitted. The reason therefor. The Court of Appeal is bound by the claims raised at first instance and must not go beyond their scope. - New claims on appeal. Inadmissible.