Republic v Nyeri County Government Exparte Central Kenya Coffeee Mill Ltd [2017] KEELC 1993 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1993
- Citation
- [2017] KEELC 1993 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 June 2017
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent/Applicant moved the Court by Chamber Summons
Holding
The taxing master committed an error of principle by awarding the respondent a lower amount for instruction fees, which was deemed inordinately low.
Facts
Respondent filed a bill of costs dated 17th October, 2015, which was taxed by Hon. C. Wekesa on 11th May, 2016. The applicant/applicant objected to the taxation, arguing it was not in accordance with the Advocates Remuneration (Amendment) order, 2014.
Issues
- Whether the taxing master committed an error of principle in taxing the bill of costs.
- If so, in which item(s) was the error of principle committed?
- What orders should the court make?
Reasoning
The court found the matter not complex and not requiring anything more than normal diligence, but based on similar cases, the award should have been based on the higher scale.
Outcome
The court upheld the taxing master's award but directed the respondent to reimburse the taxed amount.
Orders
- The court upheld the taxing master's award but directed the respondent to reimburse the taxed amount.
Remedies
- Reimbursement of taxed amount
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order, 2014
Cases cited (4)
- Republic v. Kenya Revenue Authority ex parte Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd
- Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission v. Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya & Another
- Kenya Union of Commercial Food & Allied Workers (K) v. Banking Insurance & Finance Union (K)
- Nyangito & Co. Advocates v. Doinyo Less
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