Kanai v Cannon Assurance Limited (Civil Appeal 447 of 2018) [2023] KECA 119 (KLR) (3 February 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 119
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 119 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramD. S. Majanja, E. C. Mwita, M. Gachoka – CI Arb, FCIARB
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and the appellant is ordered to bear the costs of the appeal.
Facts
The appellant, Anthony Thuo Kanai, was dismissed from his employment as a legal officer by the respondent, Cannon Assurance Limited. He subsequently filed bills of costs for legal fees rendered during his employment.
Issues
- Whether the appellant is entitled to claim legal costs under sections 32A and 32B of the Advocates Act for periods prior to July 12, 2012.
- Whether the High Court's decision upholding the Taxing Officer's award of costs is just and fair.
Reasoning
The court found no injustice in the High Court's decision and upheld the Taxing Officer's award of costs.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to bear the costs of the appeal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act (Revised 2012), 1989
- Costs follow the event
Cases cited (2)
- Premchand Raichand Ltd & another v Quarry Services of East Africa Ltd & others [1972] EA p.162
- Jasbir Singh Rai & 3 others v Tarlochan Singh Rai & 4 others [2014] eKLR
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