Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2606

Nullity of service of statements of claim and summonses arising from a defect in service. Cured by the addressee's attendance at the hearing specified in the notice or filing a memorandum of defence. Reason therefor: fulfillment of the purpose of the invalid document and treating the party's appearance as a waiver of reliance on its nullity. - Constitution of appellate proceedings, whereby the principle of adversarial participation between the parties is achieved. How: valid service of the appeal petition on the respondent within thirty days of its filing. Delay attributable to the appellant. Its effect. The respondent may request that the appeal be deemed never to have existed. Ruling accordingly. Discretionary for the court.