Trustee Property Claim Cases

Summary

Trustees in Kenya must act in the best interest of beneficiaries and cannot profit from trust property unless explicitly allowed. Key cases include Mwangi v Mwangi (2004), Re Estate of M’Ngarithi M’Miriti (2017), and Gichuru v Gichuru (2008). Access these cases via Kenya Law Reports by visiting their website and using the search function with appropriate filters.

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I'm in Kenya
In Kenya, trustees are bound by the Trustees Act and principles of equity. Here are a few key points regarding trustees and their claims on trust property:
- A trustee must act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.
- Trustees cannot personally profit from the trust unless explicitly allowed.
- Trustees hold property for the benefit of the beneficiaries.
To find specific case laws, you may want to check rulings from the Kenyan High Court or Court of Appeal. You might also find useful information in legal databases such as Kenya Law Reports.
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In Kenya, relevant case laws regarding trustees and their claims on property can be found in the Kenya Law Reports. Here are a few landmark cases that might be of interest to you:
- Mwangi & Another v Mwangi & * Others (*): This case deals with the duties of trustees and their fiduciary responsibilities.
- Re Estate of M’Ngarithi M’Miriti (Deceased) [*] eKLR: Discusses the principles of trusteeship and the handling of trust property.
- Gichuru v Gichuru [*] eKLR: Highlights the prohibition on trustees benefiting from the trust unless expressly permitted.

Kenya Law Reports


Website: http://www.kenyalaw.org
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It sounds like you need more detailed information on finding specific case laws. Here are steps to access these cases from Kenya Law Reports:
*. Visit: [Kenya Law Reports](http://www.kenyalaw.org)
*. Navigate: Use the search function to enter case names or keywords.
*. Filter: Apply filters like year or court for more precise results.
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