Statute of Limitations for Written Contract in Kenya

How the limitation period applies

The controlling primary authority for KE statute of limitations SOL (Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22, s. 4(1)(a) and s. 26) is Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22, s. 4(1)(a) and s. 26.

Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22, s. 4(1)(a) and s. 26. The following actions may not be brought after the end of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued— (a) actions founded on contract;

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Sources

• Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22, s. 4(1)(a) and s. 26 — Limitation of Actions Act Cap. 22, s. 4(1)(a) and s. 26

All sources are official primary law published by new.kenyalaw.org.

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