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V. Chokaa & Co. Advocates v Roy Hauliers Limited (Miscellaneous Application E236 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 561 (KLR) (27 February 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEELRC 561 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
561
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 561 (KLR)
Decided
27 February 2025
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent filed a Chamber Summons seeking various orders including a stay of execution and a fresh taxation of costs.CoramRADIDO
The Summons is dismissed with costs, and judgment is entered for the advocate in the sum of Kshs 72,367/- with interest on costs at 14% from the date of taxation.

Facts

The advocate filed a Bill of Costs which was taxed on 30 September 2024. The Respondent then filed a Chamber Summons seeking various orders, including a stay of execution and a fresh taxation of costs.

Issues

  • Stay of execution of the ruling and consequential orders
  • Set aside the Taxing Officer's ruling and a fresh taxation of costs
  • Grant of costs of the Motion

Reasoning

The Summons was dismissed as it lacked merit, and the advocate was granted judgment in the sum of Kshs 72,367/- with interest.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Summons dismissed with costs
  • Judgment entered for the advocate in the sum of Kshs 72,367/- with interest on costs at 14% from the date of taxation

Remedies

  • Judgment for the advocate in the sum of Kshs 72,367/- with interest on costs at 14% from the date of taxation

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Advocates Act Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
  • Taxation of Costs between Advocate and Client
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