WANGA & COMPANY ADVOCATES V DORCAS J. KISORIO [2008] KEHC 2957 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2957
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2957 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks enlargement of time to file a reference due to lack of notice to the taxing master.CoramM. K. Ibrahim
Holding
The court finds that the applicant must give notice to the taxing master before filing a reference and grants her 14 days to do so.
Facts
The applicant, Wanga & Company Advocates, filed a reference under Rule 11(4) of the Advocates (Remuneration) Order, but later realized she did not give notice to the taxing master as required by Rule 11(1).
Issues
- Whether the applicant must give notice to the taxing master before filing a reference.
- Whether the court's order placed the applicant in a bind and if so, whether the court can extend the time to file the notice.
Reasoning
The court agrees with the applicant that the giving of notice to the taxing master is a condition precedent to filing a reference. The court extended the time due to the applicant's lack of foresight.
Outcome
The applicant is granted 14 days to file the notice of objection and request for reasons.
Orders
- Granting the applicant 14 days to file the notice of objection and request for reasons.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
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