Wambua Musembi & Co Advocates v Michael Mudogo [2021] KEELRC 1006 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1006
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1006 (KLR)
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TypeApplication for Extension of Time and Reassessment of CostsPostureApplication grantedCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding
The application is granted, the reference is deemed to be properly before the court, and the parties are given time to file submissions on the reference.
Facts
The applicant filed an application seeking to extend time for filing the reference, set aside the taxing officer's ruling, and reassess the fees due to the applicant. The respondent argued that the taxing master's decision was sound and that the applicant was not vigilant in following up the bill of costs.
Issues
- Extension of time for filing the reference
- Set aside the taxing officer's ruling
- Reassess the fees due to the applicant
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant was prejudiced as a ruling was delivered in their absence, and allowed the application to file a reference of time.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- The reference is deemed to be properly before the court
- The parties are given time to file submissions on the reference
Remedies
- Reassessment of fees due to the applicant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Advocates Remuneration Order
Cases cited (2)
- Lucy Waithera & 2 others –v- Edwin Njagi t/a Njagi and co adsvocates [2017] eklr
- Premchand Raichand Ltd & Another –v- Quarry service East Africa ltd and another [1972] EA 162
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