Otieno Yogo & Company Advocates v UAP Provisional Insurance Company Limited [2017] KEHC 1247 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1247
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1247 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2017
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks orders for judgment on a certificate of taxation and interest on costsCoramT.W. CHERERE
Holding
Judgment is entered for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 64,812 and interest on the taxed costs at 14% per annum from 17.2.17 until payment in full
Facts
The applicant, Otieno Yogo & Company Advocates, seeks judgment for Kshs. 64,812 in costs from the respondent, UAP Provisional Insurance Company Limited, who has not paid the taxed costs. The costs were taxed on 27.2.17 and a certificate of taxation was issued.
Issues
- Judgment on the certificate of taxation
- Interest on the taxed costs
Reasoning
The court held that there was no dispute as to retainer and the certificate of taxation had not been set aside or altered, allowing the judgment sought by the applicant.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant
Orders
- Judgment for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 64,812
- Interest on the taxed costs at 14% per annum from 17.2.17 until payment in full
- The Advocate will also have the costs of this application
Remedies
- Judgment for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 64,812
- Interest on the taxed costs at 14% per annum from 17.2.17 until payment in full
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
- Advocates Remuneration Order
Cases cited (1)
- Musyoka & Wambua Advocates Vs Rustam Hira Advocate (2006) eKLR
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