Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 369

A judge's disqualification from hearing an action that he previously considered as a judge, expert or arbitrator, or in which he gave testimony. The condition thereof is that the subject matter of the action with which he dealt in that capacity is - 77 - Civil Procedure - the same as that before him. A difference between the two subject matters does not constitute a ground for disqualification, even if there is similarity or a connection between the two actions. - Hearing an urgent action or an application for exemption from costs. Does not prevent the judge from hearing the substantive action.