Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 240

The dwelling itself and its rental allowance in cash may not be combined at the same time. The general rule is performance of the obligation in kind. The person liable for maintenance showing respect for the dwelling. Its implication. He is not compelled to pay its rental allowance in cash. The reason therefor: performance of the obligation in kind removes the maintenance beneficiary's need to arrange shelter. Combining the original obligation with its monetary equivalent. Unjust enrichment. Example concerning a judgment with defective reasoning.