Ngatia & Associates Advocates v Interactive Gaming & Loteries Limited [2018] KEHC 820 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 820
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 820 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 November 2018
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TypeTaxation of CostsPostureApplicant (Ngatia & Associates Advocates) files a Bill of Costs against Respondent (Interactive Gaming & Lotteries Limited) on the grounds of instruction fees.CoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The preliminary objection is overruled, rejected, and dismissed with costs to Ngatia & Associates Advocates.
Facts
The Advocate filed a Bill of Costs for instruction fees related to Flint East African Limited, a Premium Rate Service Provider, against the client. The client raised a preliminary objection claiming no advocate-client relationship.
Issues
- Existence of advocate-client relationship
- Jurisdiction of the taxing master to tax the Bill of Costs
Reasoning
The Advocate acted on the client's instructions to act for Flint East African Limited, fitting the definition of a client in the Advocates Act. The client's preliminary objection was raised improperly and should have been an application.
Outcome
Ngatia & Associates Advocates wins the case.
Orders
- The reading of the Ruling mention date will be fixed for taxation of the Bill of Costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates Act Cap 16
Cases cited (3)
- Hezekiel Oira T/A H. Oira Advocate vs Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (2015) eKLR
- Samson Owino Ger vs Marmanet Forest Co-operative & Credit Society (1988) eKLR
- Mukisa Biscuit (2018) eKLR
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