DAVID CHEGE MWANGI v UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI [1997] KECA 95 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 95
- Citation
- [1997] KECA 95 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 April 1997
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramT.S. LUVUGA
Holding
The court disallowed items 5 and 7 of the bill of costs for legal and consultation fees, but awarded Kshs.5,000 as suggested by Mr. Odera.
Facts
The appellant, David Chege Mwangi, appealed against the High Court judgment. The respondent, University of Nairobi, was the respondent in the appeal.
Issues
- Reasonableness of legal and consultation fees paid to an advocate
- Taxation of costs in the appeal
Reasoning
The court found the amounts paid to the advocate were exorbitant and not clearly defined, and thus disallowed them. However, since the preparation of the memorandum of appeal was done by an advocate, the court awarded Kshs.5,000.
Outcome
The appellant was awarded one fifth of the costs of the appeal, which is Kshs.4,400.
Orders
- Taxing fee of Kshs.44 added to the award
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