Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4252

Reduction of lawyers' fees by the court. The two factors to be followed: the effort expended by the lawyer and the benefit accruing to the client. Procedures for requesting it. An action brought by the client or a defence he raises to an action brought against him. - Jurisdiction of the court of first instance to hear the reduction application, whether it is the same chamber that heard the merits of the case for which fees are claimed or another chamber. Rationale therefor. Effect of contravention.