RAGOT & COMPANY ADVOCATES v WEST KENYA WHOLESALERS LTD [2006] KEHC 2734 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2734
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2734 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2006
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TypeCosts AssessmentPostureApplicant seeks judgment for costs assessed by consentCoramM. Warsame
Holding
The Court finds the respondent in default and enters judgment for the applicant for KSh.2,500,000/= plus costs.
Facts
The applicant, Ragot & Company Advocates, sought judgment for costs assessed at KSh.2,500,000/= on 21.05.2003. The respondent, West Kenya Wholesalers Ltd., disputed the amount but not the retainer.
Issues
- Whether the Court can enter judgment based on a certificate of taxation without filing a separate suit
- Whether the respondent's dispute over the amount affects the finality of the certificate
Reasoning
The Court held that the certificate of taxation is final as to the amount and since there is no dispute of the retainer, the Court can enter judgment for the applicant.
Outcome
Judgment for the applicant for KSh.2,500,000/= plus costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates Act Cap 16
Cases cited (1)
- Oruko and Associates VS. Brollo Kenya Ltd. HCCC No. 1465/02 Nyamu J
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