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The Scope of Due Diligence in Conveyancing: Insights from the Dina Management Case

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\’\’A registered proprietor acquires an absolute and indefeasible title if and only if the allocation was legal, proper and regular and that a Court of law cannot on the basis of indefeasibility of title sanction an illegality or gives its seal of approval to an illegal or irregularly obtained title.\’\’ Written by: Esther Githeru and

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Conveyancing

Types of Limited grants in Law of Succession

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Written by : Njeri Ndirangu Limited grants are those grants issued for a specific purpose and for a limited duration, pending the issuance and confirmation of a full grant of representation. They do not confer full powers of administration and are typically used to preserve the estate or enable specific actions where delay would

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Succession and Estate Planning

A Parent Company and its Subsidiary: Liability and Corporate Separateness-Piercing the corporate veil

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A parent company is a corporation that owns and controls another company, referred to as its subsidiary. This relationship arises in one or more of the following ways: By acquiring a majority of the voting shares in the subsidiary (usually more than 50%); By forming the subsidiary as a new company, incorporating it for specific

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Commercial law

Understanding Life Interest in Succession Law in Kenya

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Life interest arises in cases of intestacy—that is, when a person dies without leaving a valid will—and is survived by a spousewith or without children. The Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160 of the Laws of Kenya) provides the legal framework for how life interest operates in such situations, outlining the rights of the surviving

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Succession and Estate Planning

Equal in Death: Section 29(c) of Law of Succession Act Struck Down

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In a landmark decision rendered by the High Court in Dennis Kivuti Mungai v. Attorney General, the Court declared Section 29(c) of the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160, Laws of Kenya) unconstitutional, null, and void. The judgment marks a significant development in succession jurisprudence by aligning the statute with the constitutional principles of equality

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Legal Updates

Understanding Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in Kenya

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Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) represent a hybrid legal structure that combines the operational flexibility and tax benefits of a partnership with the limited liability features of a company. In jurisdictions such as Kenya, LLPs are governed by Limited Liability Partnerships Act that regulate formation, management, partner relations, and dissolution. This write-up provides a detailed exploration

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Commercial law

Drawing the Line: Properties Not Subject to Succession in Kenyan Law

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The death of an individual often triggers the legal process of succession, where the deceased\’s property is identified, administered, and distributed according to the Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160) of Kenya. However, not all assets held by the deceased are subject to succession. Some pass independently through mechanisms such as survivorship, nomination, or trusts.

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Succession and Estate Planning