Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3219

Deeming an action or appeal as never having been brought if the defendant or respondent is not summoned to appear within the prescribed time limit. Its condition. That the delay in service be attributable to an act of the plaintiff or appellant. This includes the case of delivery of the petition by the court registry to the process server. The reason therefor. The plaintiff or appellant must follow up the procedures of the action and take the appropriate step upon noticing delay; thus, the act of the plaintiff or appellant need not be the sole, direct or principal cause.