KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LTD V J. M. NJENGA & CO. ADVOCATES [2008] KEHC 3873 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3873
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3873 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2008
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TypeCosts TaxationPostureReference against taxation of an advocate and client bill of costsCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding
The court upheld the taxation of the advocate and client bill of costs.
Facts
The applicant, Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd, challenged the taxation of an advocate and client bill of costs at KShs. 23,229,871/00, which was based on a party and party taxation in the same suit. The bill included instruction fees and services rendered by a previous firm of advocates.
Issues
- Whether the taxing officer misdirected himself in finding that his discretion was limited to adopting the costs as taxed in the party and party bill of costs.
- Whether the costs included interest specifically awarded to the plaintiff in the suit and fees for services rendered by a previous firm of advocates.
Reasoning
The court held that the taxing officer had the discretion to adopt the costs as taxed in the party and party bill of costs, and that the costs included interest specifically awarded to the plaintiff and fees for services rendered by a previous firm of advocates.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order
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