John Mwangi Wandeto v James N. Nderi t/a Nderi & Kiingati Advocates [2016] KEHC 1742 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1742
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1742 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2016
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a judgment and decree of the Chief MagistrateCoramJohn M. Mativo, Hon. Justice Jairus Ngaah
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is ordered to pay the Respondent Ksh. 2,000/=. The judgment and decree of the Chief Magistrate are upheld.
Facts
The appellant and a vendor approached the Respondent for legal services related to a land sale. The appellant agreed to pay Ksh. 4,000/=, but the Respondent demanded Ksh. 6,000/=. The appellant paid Ksh. 2,000/=. The Respondent sent a demand letter for the remaining fees.
Issues
- Agreed fees between the appellant and the Respondent
- Payment of legal fees by the appellant
Reasoning
The court found that the agreed fees were Ksh. 4,000/=. The appellant paid Ksh. 2,000/=. The court ruled that the appellant must pay the remaining Ksh. 2,000/=. The court also upheld the judgment and decree of the Chief Magistrate.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to pay the Respondent Ksh. 2,000/=
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates Act (Cap 16, Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (3)
- R v Solihull MBC ex parte Simpson (1993) 26 HLR 370
- Osmond (1986) 159 CLR 656
- Wainohu v New South Wales (2011) 243 CLR 181
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