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Bruce Odeny & Company Advocates v Equator Bottlers Limited [2018] KEHC 668 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 668 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
668
Citation
[2018] KEHC 668 (KLR)
Decided
13 December 2018
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureApplication for setting aside proceedings and remitting costsCoramT. W. CHERERE
Holding

The motion is allowed on the following terms: setting aside the proceedings and orders, remitting the Bill of Costs for fresh taxation, and condemning the applicant to pay throw away costs.

Facts

The applicant sought to set aside proceedings and subsequent orders entered against the respondent on 8th October, 2018, and remit the applicant's Bill of Costs dated 22nd June, 2018 for fresh taxation on the merit.

Issues

  1. Setting aside proceedings and orders
  2. Remitting costs

Reasoning

The court found it in the interest of justice for the applicant to defend the Bill of Costs, which was substantial, and allowed the motion with the specified terms.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Setting aside proceedings and orders
  • Remitting costs for fresh taxation
  • Throw away costs of Kshs. 10,000

Remedies

  • Remission of costs
  • Throw away costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Act Cap 21 Laws of Kenya
  • Civil Procure Act
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