MM Kimuli & Co Advocates v Brinks Security Services Ltd (Miscellaneous Application E122 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 253 (KLR) (31 January 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 253
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 253 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to set aside the Taxing Master's findings and assess instruction fees in accordance with the law.CoramSC RUTTO
The Court allows the Chamber Summons and remits the taxation of the Bill of Costs dated 9th June 2023 for taxation by a different Taxing Officer.
Facts
The Applicant/Applicant/Appellant filed a Chamber Summons against the Taxing Officer's decision on the taxation of the Advocate/Client bill of costs dated 9th June 2023.
Issues
- Whether the Court should interfere with the exercise of discretion by the Taxing Officer
Reasoning
The Court held that the Taxing Officer's decision was not based on an error of principle and the fee awarded was not manifestly excessive.
Outcome
The Chamber Summons is allowed.
Orders
- The taxation of the Bill of Costs dated 9th June 2023 is set aside and remitted for taxation by a different Taxing Officer.
- Each party to bear its own costs.
Authorities cited
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