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Deeds of Arrangement Act (Cap. 54).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1948 (1964)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to regulate deeds of arrangement.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Transfer Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Contract/agreement
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for matters relative to deeds of arrangement related to debt. The classes of instrument are: (a) an assignment of property (including land); (b) a deed of or agreement for a composition; and (c) in cases where creditors of the debtor obtain any control over his or her property or business. A deed of arrangement shall be void unless it is registered with the Registrar of Deeds of Arrangement under and in accordance with this Act. Deeds of arrangement also require assent by the majority of creditors. The Chief Justice may make rules for carrying into effect the objects of this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Deeds of Arrangement Rules (Cap. 54).

Legislation | Kenya | 1948 (2012)

Keyword: Transfer, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Contract/agreement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX