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Said Abdalla Zubedi v Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd [2016] KEHC 3799 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 3799 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3799
Citation
[2016] KEHC 3799 (KLR)
Decided
14 July 2016
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TypeCosts AppealPostureAppeal from a decision to tax costsCoramJANET MULWA JUDGE
Holding

The court sets aside the taxing officer's decision and remits the case to the taxing officer to apply the formula provided for in the assessment of instructions fees.

Facts

The plaintiff filed a notice of objection to the taxation of the bill of costs, claiming the taxing officer failed to give reasons for her decision.

Issues

  1. Procedural requirements for filing a reference
  2. Taxing officer's failure to give reasons for the taxation decision

Reasoning

The court finds the taxing officer made an error in principle by failing to give due consideration to all relevant circumstances and reasons for the decision.

Outcome

The plaintiff's application is allowed, and the case is remitted to the taxing officer.

Orders

  • Remit the case to the taxing officer to apply the formula for assessing costs

Remedies

  • Remission of the case to the taxing officer

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Advocates Renumeration Order 2009
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