Kenpipe Co-operative Saving and Credit Society v Daniel Githinji Waiganjo [2019] KECPT 61 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 61
- Citation
- [2019] KECPT 61 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2019
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TypeCostsPostureAppeal from a dismissal of a bill of costsCoramB.Kimemia, R.Mwambura, P.Swanya
Holding
The court finds the instructions fees of Kshs.100,000 reasonable and taxes the bill of costs at Kshs.118,645.
Facts
The claimant filed a bill of costs seeking refund of Kshs.11,250,000 and instructions fees of Kshs.100,000. The respondent/applicant argued that the claimant failed to prove their case and the matter was dismissed due to the complexity of the documents.
Issues
- Reasonableness of instructions fees
- Taxation of costs
Reasoning
The court dismissed the suit due to the claimant's failure to prove their case. The complexity of the documents and the respondent's successful defense were noted. The amount sought in item 1 is within the recommended amount as per the Remuneration order schedule 11 Paragraph 8.
Outcome
The bill of costs is taxed at Kshs.118,645.
Orders
- Taxed bill of costs at Kshs.118,645
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