Namai v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Petition E039 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2528 (KLR) (18 October 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2528
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2528 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeCosts AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Taxing OfficerCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The decision of the Taxing Officer is set aside, and the costs are to be re-taxed considering the submissions and applicable law.
Facts
The petitioner (Vincent Namai) was awarded Kshs. 5,000,000 in a judgment on June 22, 2023. The respondent (National Bank of Kenya Limited) filed a Bill of Costs on April 19, 2024, claiming Kshs. 1,682,385. The Taxing Officer taxed the costs at Kshs. 382,385 on August 26, 2024.
Issues
- The validity of the Taxing Officer's decision to tax costs at Kshs. 382,385
- The adequacy of the Taxing Officer's explanation for the cost award
Reasoning
The court found the Taxing Officer's decision to tax costs at Kshs. 382,385 to be inadequate and not explained sufficiently.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The decision of the Taxing Officer is set aside.
- The bill of costs is to be re-taxed.
- The respondent is to pay the costs of the application.
Remedies
- Re-taxing of the bill of costs
Authorities cited
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