Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3280

Proceedings in the action or appeal must be resumed, where a stay of either has been ordered as a sanction, within thirty days of the expiry of the stay period. The reason therefor: expediting the pursuit of the proceedings without delay, by serving the other party within the aforementioned time limit as a condition for constituting the proceedings against that party. Submission of the renewal petition to the court registry. Insufficient. Expiry of the time limit. Its effect: a ruling deeming the action as never having been brought is mandatory. Unless the defendant or respondent objects. An example. - 555 - Procedure