V. Chokaa & Co. Advocates v Roy Hauliers Limited (Miscellaneous Application E237 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 504 (KLR) (20 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 504
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 504 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2025
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent filed a Chamber Summons seeking various orders including a stay of execution of the advocate's costs ruling and a fresh taxation of costs.CoramRADIDO
Holding
The Summons is dismissed without merit, and the advocate is awarded Kshs 86,235/- in judgment against the Respondent.
Facts
The advocate filed a Bill of Costs which was subsequently taxed. The Respondent then filed a Summons seeking various orders, including a stay of the costs ruling and a fresh taxation of costs.
Issues
- The validity of the Summons filed by the Respondent.
- The advocate's right to costs and interest on those costs.
Reasoning
The Court found the Summons to be without merit and dismissed it, while also granting the advocate costs of the motion.
Outcome
The Summons is dismissed, and the advocate is awarded Kshs 86,235/- in judgment against the Respondent.
Orders
- The Summons is dismissed without merit.
- Judgment is entered for the advocate against the Respondent in the sum of Kshs 86,235/-.
- The Respondent to pay interest on the costs at 14% from the date of taxation.
- The advocate to have costs of the Motion.
Remedies
- Judgment in favor of the advocate for Kshs 86,235/-.
- Interest on the costs at 14% from the date of taxation.
- Costs of the Motion for the advocate.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
- Taxation of Costs between Advocate and Client
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