Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2801

The time limit for challenging a judgment. The general rule. It runs from the date of its pronouncement. The exception. It does not commence until the date of service of the judgment. The exceptional case. When the judgment debtor failed to appear at all hearings scheduled for consideration of the action and did not submit a memorandum of defence. Service of the judgment that commences the time limit for challenging it. Its condition. It must be valid.