Otieno, Ragot & Company Advocates v County Government of Kisumu [2017] KEHC 4863 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4863
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 4863 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 June 2017
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to adopt a certificate of costs and award interest and costs.CoramT.W. CHERERE
Holding
Judgment is entered for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 548,422.20, interest shall accrue on the taxed costs at 14% per annum from 12.12.15 until payment in full, and the advocate will also have the costs of the application.
Facts
The applicant filed an Advocate-Client Bill of Costs which was taxed at KShs. 548,422.20. The respondent has not paid the amount.
Issues
- Adoption of the certificate of costs
- Award of interest on the costs
- Award of costs of the application
Reasoning
The court held that the advocate is entitled to interest on the amount taxed on an Advocate/client Bill of Costs, and the respondent has not paid the amount.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant.
Orders
- Judgment for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 548,422.20
- Interest shall accrue on the taxed costs at 14% per annum from 12.12.15 until payment in full
- The advocate will also have the costs of the application.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
- Advocates Remuneration Order
Cases cited (1)
- Musyoka&Wambua Advocates VsRustamHira Advocate (2006)eKLR
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