Document background
A Release of All Claims is a critical legal document used in Malaysian business and civil practice to achieve final resolution of disputes between parties. It is commonly employed following settlements, accident claims, employment terminations, or business disagreements where parties seek to prevent future litigation. The document must comply with Malaysian contract law principles, particularly the Contracts Act 1950 and civil law requirements. When properly executed, it provides comprehensive protection against future claims by explicitly releasing all known and unknown claims up to the date of execution. This document is particularly valuable in complex disputes where multiple parties or claims are involved, or where parties seek absolute certainty that no further claims will arise from the same circumstances.
