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Patrick Kimathi Muchena t/a Arimi Kimathi & Co. Advocates v Kamau & 3 others (Suing as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Kamau Thiong’o - Deceased) (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application E072 of 2022) [2024] KEELC 5443 (KLR) (23 July 2024) (Ruling)

[2024] KEELC 5443 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
5443
Citation
[2024] KEELC 5443 (KLR)
Decided
23 July 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication granted with costsCoramN.A. MATHEKA
The application is merited and granted with costs.

Facts

The application was brought under Section 51 (1) and (2) of the Advocates Act Cap 16 (Laws of Kenya) Rule 7 of the Advocates (Remuneration) Order.

Issues

  • Costs determination
  • Application under Advocates Act

Reasoning

The judge found that the application was merited and granted it with costs based on the advocacy work and responsibility involved.

Outcome

Application granted with costs

Orders

  • Application granted with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Advocates (Remuneration) Order
Cases cited (2)
  • Costs are the ultimate expression of essential liabilities attendant on the litigation event
  • The complex elements in the proceedings which guide the exercise of the taxing officer's discretion must be specified cogently and with conviction
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