DONHOLM RAHISI STORES (suing as a firm) v EAST AFRICA PORTLAND CEMENT LIMITED [2005] KEHC 349 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 349
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 349 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 July 2005
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TypeCivilPostureDefendant applied for stay of taxation of costs awarded to KunoCoramH.P.G. WAWERU
Holding
Court has no jurisdiction to order a stay of taxation of costs
Facts
Kuno was awarded costs for defending a counterclaim, and subsequently filed a bill of costs for taxation. Defendant applied for a stay of the taxation.
Issues
- Court's jurisdiction to stay taxation of costs
- Nature of taxation of costs
Reasoning
Taxation of costs is a special jurisdiction reserved to the taxing officer by the Advocates (Remuneration) Order. The court cannot interfere with this jurisdiction.
Outcome
Application for stay of taxation of costs is struck out
Orders
- Application for stay of taxation of costs is struck out
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order
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