Mwangi & 20 others v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited & another (Petition 25 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 13099 (KLR) (3 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13099
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13099 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2022
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for Taxation of CostsPosturePetitioner seeks to set aside the Deputy Registrar's ruling on the taxation of the Party to Party Bill of Costs and remit the matter to a different Deputy Registrar for re-taxation.CoramMA ONYANGO
The decision of the Taxing Master is set aside, and the Bill of Costs is remitted to a different Deputy Registrar for re-taxation.
Facts
The Petitioner sought both prerogative orders and compensatory damages for alleged unlawful and unfair redundancies, but the Taxing Master only considered the prerogative orders.
Issues
- Whether the Taxing Master erred in assessing the costs
- Whether the Taxing Master considered the complexity and voluminous nature of the case
Reasoning
The Taxing Master misdirected herself by considering only the prerogative orders and not the compensatory damages, and failed to consider the complexity and voluminous nature of the case.
Outcome
The Petitioner's application is granted.
Orders
- The Deputy Registrar's ruling on the taxation of the Party to Party Bill of Costs is set aside.
- The Bill of Costs is remitted to a different Deputy Registrar for re-taxation.
Remedies
- The Petitioner is awarded the costs of the application.
Authorities cited
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