Francis M.O. Kadima t/a Kadima & Company Advocates v Maria Kagai Ligaga [2017] KEELRC 461 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 461
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 461 (KLR)
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TypeTaxation of Client/Advocate Bill of CostsPostureApplication for leave to file notice of objection to taxation rulingCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
The Applicant's application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
Facts
The Applicant Francis M.O. Kadima, Advocate, filed an application seeking leave to file a notice of objection to taxation ruling delivered on 18th January 2017. The Respondent Maria Kagai Ligaga threatened to execute against the Applicant.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant's application for leave to file a notice of objection to taxation ruling is timely
- Whether the Applicant suffered prejudice due to the delay in filing the notice of objection
Reasoning
The Court finds no good reason for the Applicant's delay in filing the notice of objection to taxation within the prescribed time. The Applicant was informed of the ruling by the Deputy Registrar but did not pursue a fair copy of the ruling.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Leave to file notice of objection to taxation ruling denied
- Leave to file a reference against the ruling denied
- Stay of execution of the ruling pending lodging of a notice of objection to and reference on taxation denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act, Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
- Advocates Remuneration Rules
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