Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1591

A settlement agreement signed by both parties to the litigation and containing the appellant’s acknowledgment of relinquishing the appeal. An express written statement satisfying one of the methods required by law to establish discontinuance of litigation. Its occurrence after expiry of the appeal period. A waiver by the appellant of the right to appeal. Its effects arise upon its occurrence without the need for acceptance by the other party. The relinquishing party may not retract the relinquishment of the right forfeited. Its effect. A judgment recording the appellant’s discontinuance of the litigation must be rendered, without ordering forfeiture of the security deposit. The reason therefor. Article 153 of the Procedure Law.