Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 245

Service of the appeal petition within thirty days of its filing. A procedure necessary for the constitution of the appeal proceedings. This is a time limit for appearance. Sanction for noncompliance. The appellant's right to request that the appeal be deemed never to have existed whenever the delay is attributable to the appellant. The appellee's appearance where the time limit has not been observed, or his receipt of a copy of the appeal petition at the hearing, does not extinguish his right to request imposition of the sanction. Reason therefor.