Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2008

Commencement of the time limit for challenging a judgment. The general rule is that it runs from the date of its pronouncement. Exception: from the date of service of the judgment in cases including the judgment debtor’s failure to attend the hearings following the resumption of the action after its consecutive progress ceased, or his failure to submit a memorandum of defence. Example. - Striking out an action. Its effect: suspension of its progress and of the sequence of its hearings. - 327 - Civil Procedure