Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3056

A ruling deeming the action or appeal as if it had never been brought. Discretionary for the court. The basis therefor. - The respondent's failure to state their original domicile in their statement of claim before the court of first instance, without that domicile being apparent from the case papers. Its effect. They may be served with the statement of appeal at their last elected domicile. Failure to complete that service within the time limit. Such delay is not regarded as attributable to the appellant's act. Rejection of the plea that the appeal be deemed as if it had never been brought. No defect. - 584 - Civil Procedure