Samuel Waiya Githukurio v Stephen Mungai Waita [2019] KEELC 1090 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1090
- Citation
- [2019] KEELC 1090 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeCosts DisputePostureAppeal from a ruling on taxation of costs
The plaintiff's application is not properly before the court and the Deputy Registrar's ruling on taxation is upheld.
Facts
The plaintiff discontinued the suit, and the defendant filed a Bill of Costs. The Deputy Registrar taxed the costs at Ksh 196,595/=. The plaintiff objected to the taxation and sought to set aside the ruling.
Issues
- Whether the plaintiff's application is properly before the court
- Whether the Deputy Registrar erred in taxing the costs
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff did not comply with the Advocates Remuneration Order and that the Deputy Registrar's ruling was not erroneous.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The plaintiff's application is dismissed
- The Deputy Registrar's ruling on taxation is upheld
Authorities cited
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