Mauwa & Co Advocates v JRS Group Limited (Miscellaneous Application E075 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 69 (KLR) (25 January 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 69
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 69 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2023
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks to recommit and retax the advocate's bill of costsCoramRADIDO
Holding
The Chamber Summons is dismissed with costs
Facts
Mauwa & Co Advocates were retained by JRS Group Ltd to defend them. The advocate filed a Bill of Costs which was taxed at Kshs 265,550/10. The Respondent was not satisfied and filed a Summons seeking to recommit the bill and retax certain items.
Issues
- Taxing of costs
- Objection to taxation
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent did not lodge the Reference within the prescribed 14 days and did not seek leave to do so. The reasons for the taxation were not sought for in writing as required by the Advocates Remuneration Order.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Chamber Summons dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Remuneration Order
- Advocates Remuneration Order - Rule 6
Cases cited (2)
- Muriu Mungai & CO. Advocates v New Kenya Cooperative Creameries Ltd (2008) eKLR
- Ahmednasir Abdikadir & Co. Advocates v National Bank of Kenya Ltd (2)(2006) 1 EA 5
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