KAGWIMI KANG’ETHE & COMPANY ADVOCATES v PETER MAINA NJOROGE [2012] KEHC 4756 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4756
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4756 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2012
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TypeTaxation of CostsPostureApplication for judgment and costs against respondentCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
Judgment entered against the respondent for the sum of Kshs.1,060,899/= in terms of the certificate of taxation, with interest at court rates until payment in full.
Facts
The applicant filed a bill of costs and it was taxed and allowed in the sum of Kshs.1,060,899/= by the Deputy Registrar. The respondent did not file a reply and the application was heard.
Issues
- Judgment and costs based on the certificate of taxation
- Dispute over the retainer
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent was not aware of the earlier proceedings and that the retainer issue was not disputed. The certificate of taxation was final and the application was granted.
Outcome
Judgment entered against the respondent
Orders
- Judgment for the sum of Kshs.1,060,899/= in terms of the certificate of taxation
- Costs to be borne by the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates Act, Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya
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