Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 52

The summons to attend the trial hearing. How it is served. - The requirement that one of the adult male relatives residing with the person summoned to appear sign the copy of the document. The legislature's intention thereby. - Adjudicating the appeal in the accused's absence. The necessity of ascertaining that he has been validly served with notice to attend the hearing. Example. Delivery of the document to the accused's mother. Its effect. Official knowledge of the hearing is not established. Adjournment is required until service is validly effected. The effect of contravening this. A procedural nullity affecting the judgment.