E. N. NG’ANG’A & CO., ADVOCATES v FLORENCE WAIRIMU MBUGUA [2008] KEHC 2744 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2744
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2744 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2008
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TypeJudgment on MotionPostureRespondent seeks to set aside judgment and review taxationCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding
Judgment and orders are set aside and application is allowed to proceed inter partes
Facts
Respondent applied for set aside of judgment and review of taxation certificate, alleging non-service of pleadings and false affidavits of service.
Issues
- Service of pleadings and court documents
- Taxation of costs
Reasoning
Taxation of costs is a matter for the taxing officer, not the court. Application for set aside is allowed due to alleged non-service and alterations in the application for judgment.
Outcome
Application allowed to proceed inter partes
Orders
- Judgment and orders set aside
- Application to proceed inter partes
Remedies
- Costs of the application shall be in the cause
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act, Cap. 16
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order
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