Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1753

Deeming an action or appeal as never having been brought if the defendant or respondent is not summoned to appear within the specified time limit. The condition thereof. That the delay in service be attributable to an act of the claimant or appellant. This includes the case of the statement of claim being delivered by the registry to the process server. The rationale thereof. The claimant or appellant must pursue the procedures of his action and take the appropriate step if he notices delay. Thus, the act of the claimant or appellant need not be the sole cause or the principal direct cause.