Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2667

State of Kuwait · Pleadings — Part Three · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The judge’s ratification of a settlement in matters other than those relating to public policy resolves the dispute. The parties’ request to record what they have agreed by way of settlement concerning financial rights arising from the marriage contract and in a manner not contrary to public policy. It resolves the dispute and may not be appealed.
Arabic original
تصديق القاضي على الصلح في غير المسائل المتعلقة بالنظام العام ينحسم به النزاع. طلب الخصوم إثبات ما اتفقوا عليه صلحاً في شأن الحقوق المالية الناشئة عن عقد الزواج وبما لا يخالف النظام العام. ينحسم به النزاع ولا يجوز استئنافه.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ١١/١٩٩٤ أحوال شخصية جلسة ١٨/٦/١٩٩٤ مج القسم الثالث المجلد الأول ص٤٧٧)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Pleadings — Part Three — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 450. PDF pages: 447.

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