Kimanthi Mwanzwii & 56 others v Cactic International Limited [2021] KEELRC 2023 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2023
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 2023 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2021
Summary at a glance
The application for change of advocate is granted subject to full payment of the requisite fees to the outgoing advocate and/or any other suitable arrangement between the outgoing advocate and the incoming advocate. The earlier notice to Act in person is struck out having been withdrawn by the claimants.
Facts
Claimants sought to change their advocate due to non-responsive behavior of the current advocate, and the claimants had already received a judgment and had their costs taxed.
Issues
- Authority of claimants to appoint and terminate an advocate
- Payment of fees to the outgoing advocate
Reasoning
The court grants the application based on the litigant's authority to appoint and terminate an advocate, subject to payment of fees and notification.
Outcome
Appeal granted
Orders
- Application for change of advocate granted
- Notice to Act in person struck out
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