Muthembwa v Muthembwa (Civil Appeal (Application) 329 of 2017) [2024] KECA 93 (KLR) (9 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 93
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 93 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 February 2024
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureAppeal withdrawn, reference for review of tax assessmentCoramGWN MACHARIA
Holding
The reference is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The appellant withdrew an appeal, and the respondent filed a bill of costs. The appellant then filed a reference to review the tax assessment.
Issues
- Manifestly excessive tax assessment
- Appeal not heard on merit
- Opposition to bill of costs
Reasoning
The court found no error in principle to warrant interference with the taxing master's discretion and dismissed the reference.
Outcome
Appeal withdrawn, reference dismissed
Orders
- Reference dismissed with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Joreth Limited v Kigano & Associates [2002] eKLR
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