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Accord and satisfaction is a settlement of an unliquidated debt. For example, a builder is contracted to build a homeowner a garage for $35,000. The contract called for $17,500 prior to starting construction, to disburse $10,000 during various stages of construction, and to make a final payment of $7,500 at completion.
The ruling was read by Chief Justice Willy Mutunga on behalf of the full bench consisting of: Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice - Justice Philomena Mwilu
Capital punishment in Kenya; City Council Cemetery Land Scandal; Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution; Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (Kenya) Commission Inquiring into the Insurance Industry; Commission on Administrative Justice; Commission on Revenue Allocation; Commissions and Independent Offices of Kenya
Specific performance is an equitable remedy in the law of contract, in which a court issues an order requiring a party to perform a specific act, such as to complete performance of a contract. [1] It is typically available in the sale of land law , but otherwise is not generally available if damages are an appropriate alternative.
The High Court of Kenya is a court of unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters established under article 165 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 as part of the Kenyan Judiciary. It also has supervisory jurisdiction over all other subordinate courts and any other persons, body or authority exercising a judicial or quasi ...
The Judiciary of Kenya is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in Kenya. After the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya in 2010, the general public, through parliament, sought to reform the judiciary. Parliament passed the Magistrates and Judges Vetting Act of 2011.
Mistake of law is when a party enters into a contract without the knowledge of the law in the country. The contract is affected by such mistakes, but it is not void. The reason here is that ignorance of law is not an excuse. However, if a party is induced to enter into a contract by the mistake of law then such a contract is not valid. [3]
Undertake the examination of particular branches of the law and formulate proposals for their reform; Prepare comprehensive programmes for the consolidation of the law; Draw the attention of the Minister to any proposal for reform if, in the opinion of the Commission, such proposal has or is likely to have an adverse effect on the country as a ...