OTIENO ODEK & CO. ADVOCATES v ORBIT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD [2007] KEHC 3066 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3066
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3066 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 March 2007
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for judgment on taxation orderCoramR. NAMBUYE
Holding
The court has no jurisdiction to interfere with the taxing master's order as the defendant did not invoke the procedures outlined in the Advocates Remuneration Rules.
Facts
The plaintiff, Otiendo Odek & Co. Advocates, seeks judgment for Kshs 468,527.80 plus interest and costs against the defendant, Orbit Chemical Industries Ltd, based on a certificate of taxation issued by the Deputy Registrar of the court.
Issues
- Jurisdiction to vary the taxing master's order
- Procedure for challenging taxation order
Reasoning
The court ruled that the defendant did not avail themselves of the procedures outlined in Rule 11 of the Advocates Remuneration Rules to challenge the taxation order, thus the court has no alternative but to allow the amount claimed as presented.
Outcome
The application is allowed with costs to the applicant.
Orders
- Judgment for the sum of Kshs 468,527.80 plus interest and costs be entered for the applicant
Remedies
- Judgment for the sum of Kshs 468,527.80 plus interest and costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Advocates Remuneration Act Cap.16 Laws of Kenya
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