Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3027

The thirty-day time limit prescribed for mandatory service after filing the statement. A time limit for appearance. The effect thereof. The respondent's appearance after the time limit does not extinguish their right to request imposition of the sanction deeming the appeal as if it had never been brought. This appearance differs from appearance arising from a defect in service - 579 - Civil Procedure or in the designation of the court or the hearing date, which is cured by appearance or by filing a memorandum.