Kimeto & Associates Advocates v Mumias Sugar Company Limited [2018] KEHC 10263 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10263
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 10263 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 November 2018
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks leave to file a reference against taxation, while Applicant seeks judgment for taxed costs.CoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The court grants the Respondent's application for leave to file a reference against taxation, but limits the hearing to one month.
Facts
Advocate Kimeto & Associates filed an application for taxed costs, while the Respondent Mumias Sugar Company Limited filed an application for leave to file a reference against taxation. The Respondent claimed they had inadvertently failed to instruct counsel for this matter.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent's application for leave to file a reference against taxation should be granted.
- Whether the Respondent's allegations of corruption should be considered.
Reasoning
The court finds the interest of justice served by allowing the Respondent to file a reference, but emphasizes the need for a swift resolution.
Outcome
The court grants the Respondent's application for leave to file a reference against taxation.
Orders
- Mumias Sugar Company Limited shall file a reference to the taxation of 5th December, 2017 within 7 days from the date of this ruling.
- The costs of the chamber summon dated 31st May 2018 are awarded to the Advocate in any case.
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