Otieno & Achieng Advocates v Warera (Miscellaneous Cause E006 of 2024) [2025] KEELC 4134 (KLR) (8 May 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 4134
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 4134 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2025
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TypeAdvocate's ReferencePostureAppeal from a decision of the Taxing MasterCoramE. ASATI
Holding
The court set aside the decision of the Taxing Master and remitted the Bill of Costs for taxation by the same Taxing Master with appropriate directions.
Facts
The Applicant, Otieno & Achieng Advocates, filed a Reference challenging the decision of the Taxing Master, Hon. M. Nyigei, who had taxed the Bill of Costs at Kshs.50,000/- for item 1. The Applicant claimed the Taxing Master erred in assuming no specific amount was claimed and in the computation of instructions fees.
Issues
- Taxing of item 1 of the Bill of Costs
- Remission of the Bill of Costs for taxation by the same Taxing Master
Reasoning
The court found the Taxing Master erred in assuming no specific amount was claimed and in the computation of instructions fees.
Outcome
The Reference is upheld.
Orders
- Remission of the Bill of Costs for taxation by the same Taxing Master
- Set aside the decision of the Taxing Master
Remedies
- Remission of the Bill of Costs for taxation by the same Taxing Master
- Set aside the decision of the Taxing Master
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates Remuneration Order 2014
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