Mary Mumbi Kariuki v Director, Pamoja Women Development Programme [2017] KEELRC 541 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 541
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 541 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2017
Summary at a glance
TypeTaxation of CostsPostureRespondent's application to challenge taxation of Claimant's bill of costs dismissedCoramRadido Stephen
The Court dismisses the Respondent's application to challenge the taxation of the Claimant's bill of costs and orders it to be dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Respondent challenged the taxation of the Claimant's bill of costs, which was deposited in court before the deadline. The Claimant did not respond to the application and was not represented during the hearing.
Issues
- Incompetence of the Respondent's challenge to taxation of the bill of costs
- Insufficiency of notice for the taxation hearing
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondent's challenge incompetent and noted that the earlier attempt at taxation had aborted, with a 7-day notice being sufficient. The Court also observed that the Respondent did not disclose why arrangements were not made to have an advocate hold brief to seek an adjournment.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs
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