Mua Park Investments Limited v Kenya National Assurance Company Ltd (In Liquidation) & another [2005] KEHC 2608 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2608
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2608 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2005
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TypeApplication to set aside order striking out bill of costsPostureApplication dismissed with costsCoramO. K. MUTUNGI
Holding
The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff/Respondent.
Facts
The Plaintiff sought to set aside the Deputy Registrar's order striking out the Defendant's bill of costs and to allow the bill to proceed for taxation.
Issues
- Deputy Registrar's jurisdiction to strike out bill of costs
- Deputy Registrar's duty to tax bills of costs
- Plaintiff's obligation to pay costs
Reasoning
The Deputy Registrar is the Taxing Master and has the duty to tax bills of costs pursuant to court decrees. However, if there are no items for taxation, it is not a violation to strike out the taxation bill.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Costs of the application to be awarded to the Plaintiff/Respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order
- Cap 21, Laws of Kenya
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