Mauwa & Co Advocates v JRS Group Limited (Miscellaneous Application E080 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 98 (KLR) (25 January 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 98
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 98 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 January 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks to recommit and retax the advocate's bill of costsCoramRADIDO
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 Respondent did not lodge the Reference within 14 days of the taxation ruling, contrary to the Advocates Remuneration Order. The Respondent did not provide a copy of the letter seeking reasons for the taxation.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Chamber Summons dismissed
Authorities cited
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