Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1932

A creditor's release of his debtor. The obligation is extinguished thereby. Condition thereof. The creditor must have acquired the right subject to release and it must have vested in him. Reason: a right may not be waived before it is acquired. - The heirs' claim for compensation for the death of their predecessor caused by the harmful act. It is inconceivable in fact or in law before payment occurs, considering that it is the basis of entitlement thereto. Consequence: the predecessor's acknowledgment of waiving his right to compensation has no effect on the heirs' entitlement thereto. Reason: death itself is the event giving rise to this right, in addition to the heirs' right to compensation for the direct personal harm they sustained.