Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 884

Cause is an essential element of every voluntary disposition, whether a contract or a unilateral act of will, and is the first direct purpose of the disposition together with the inducing motive. - Absence of the cause of the disposition. Its effect. Absolute nullity of the disposition. - The cause of a release is donative intent. The existence of such intent on the part of an injured person toward the insurance company is inconceivable. The implication of this. The injured person's release of the insurance company from the compensation due to him is without cause and absolutely void.