Rogan-Kamper v Lord Grosvenor (No 3) [1977] KECA 6 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 6
- Citation
- [1977] KECA 6 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 1977
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TypeCosts AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the taxing officer reducing the appellant's bill of costsCoramE.J.E. Law
Holding
The court reduces the instructions fee to Shs 8000 and the brief fee for senior counsel to Shs 10,000
Facts
The appellant, Rogan-Kamper, sought to reduce two items in the respondent's bill of costs: an instructions fee of Shs 15,000 and a brief fee of Shs 15,000. The taxing officer reduced these amounts by Shs 3000 and Shs 1000 respectively, allowing Shs 12,000 for the instructions fee and Shs 14,000 for senior counsel's brief fee.
Issues
- Whether the amounts awarded in the bill of costs are manifestly excessive
- Whether the taxing officer's decision should be reduced
Reasoning
The court considers the fees allowed by the taxing officer to be unreasonably large, especially in comparison to recent cases, and reduces them accordingly.
Outcome
The court reduces the instructions fee and brief fee as requested by the appellant
Orders
- The bill of costs is altered accordingly
- The court awards the appellant costs in the sum of Shs 290 plus Shs 20 disbursements, making Shs 220 in all
Remedies
- The court awards the appellant costs in the sum of Shs 290 plus Shs 20 disbursements, making Shs 220 in all
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Standard Bank Ltd v Mehotoro Farm Ltd (unreported)
- Block v Commissioner of Income Tax (unreported)
- Premchand Raichand Ltd v Quarry Services of East Africa Ltd (No 3) [1972] E A 162
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