C. O. K’Opere & Company Advocates v Countruside Suppliers Ltd & another [2005] KEHC 1269 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1269
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1269 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 June 2005
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TypeMisc ApplicationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Taxing OfficerCoramP.J. RANSLEY
Holding
The court dismissed both references with costs to the Respondent.
Facts
Two applications were consolidated. In Application No. 22, the advocate claimed Shs.1,500,000 for instruction fees, of which Shs.1,300,000 was taxed off. In Application No. 23, the advocate claimed Shs.350,000 for instruction fees, of which Shs.300,000 was taxed off. Both applications involved the same point regarding the instruction fee charged by the advocate.
Issues
- Was the sum awarded in the two bills filed in each cause manifestly excessive, inadequate or correct so far as item 1 of each bill was concerned?
- Was the instruction fee to be determined by Schedule VI (l) and what was a reasonable fee?
Reasoning
The Taxing Officer had the original file and was in a position to determine the instruction fee from the papers before her. The court found no reason to interfere with her discretion.
Outcome
Dismissed
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