Land Sellers Warned Against Disowning Brokers in Landmark Court Ruling

For most brokers in Kenya, when a deal collapses or there are disputes over the property sold, they usually bear the burden of the dispute alone...

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A Kenyan High Court ruling clarifies that land sellers remain liable for transactions brokered on their behalf, even without a written agreement.

Ksh 1.3 million was paid by a buyer in a disputed land sale.
The ruling involved a land seller and an unauthorized broker.
The court established that agency can be implied through conduct, not solely through formal contracts.

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