Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1743

Deeming an action never to have been if the defendant is not summoned to appear within 90 days from the date of submission of the statement of claim to the court registry, and 30 days in the case of an appeal. Articles 49, 137 of the Civil Procedure Law. The requirement that the delay arise intentionally or negligently through the plaintiff's act. The respondent's appearance after expiry of the time limit does not cure it or extinguish his right to request imposition of the sanction. - 315 - Civil Procedure