Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3078

A settlement agreement in Ja'fari jurisprudence. Binding in itself and may be rescinded only by the mutual consent of the settling parties or by rescission by whichever of them has a right of rescission under the settlement. Its necessary consequence. The agreement and its conditions must be fulfilled so long as it remains in force, and it must be performed in a manner consistent with good faith and honourable dealing. An example concerning the 3 types of children's maintenance. - The contract is regarded as law for its parties. The condition therefor. It must not render lawful what is forbidden or forbid what is lawful, and must not contravene public policy and morals in society.