Muri Mwaniki & Wamiti Advocates v Makomboki Tea Factory Company Limited [2017] KEHC 8867 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8867
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8867 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 2017
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TypeTaxationPostureReference on RulingCoramHon. Lady Justice H.M. Okwengu (as she then was)
Holding
The Court held that the value of the subject matter was not the value of the company's turnover, and that the Taxing Officer erred in principle.
Facts
The Advocates were awarded costs amounting to Kshs. 7,529,512.62 by the Taxing Officer. The Client lodged a reference to challenge the ruling.
Issues
- whether the value of the subject matter was the value of the company's turnover
- whether the company needed to hold an Extra Ordinary General Meeting
- the amount of time, if any, during which Reports needed to be filed
Reasoning
The Court concluded that the value of the company's turnover was not an issue, and that the court was never called upon to determine something not in dispute.
Outcome
The Client's reference was upheld, and the Taxing Officer's ruling was set aside.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- HADSON MOFFAT KAMAU Vs MAKOMBOKI TEA FACTORY LIMITED, MISC. CAUSE NUMBER 937 of 2006 (Milimani Commercial Courts)
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