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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 16, 2026
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Court Sets Rules on When Land Buyers Can Force Sellers to Complete Deals

For anyone entering a land sale agreement, the decision underscores the importance of paying the agreed purchase price on time...
✨ Key Highlights
The Court of Appeal has ruled that land buyers must first fulfill their contractual obligations before seeking court orders to force a seller to complete a sale, emphasizing that specific performance is an equitable remedy.
- A buyer seeking to compel a sale must prove they have met, or are ready to meet, essential terms of the agreement.
- The ruling stems from a dispute where a buyer paid only part of the price and attempted to subdivide the property before acquiring title, breaching the contract.
- Both parties were found to have breached their obligations, highlighting that a party cannot demand completion while ignoring its own failures.
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