Otieno, Ragot & Company Advocates v Chemelil Sugar Company Limited [2019] KEHC 2479 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2479
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2479 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2019
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to adopt a certificate of costs and interestCoramT.W. CHERERE
Holding
Judgment is entered for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 118,289.54 with interest at 14% from 14th July, 2019 till payment in full and the advocate will also have the costs of the application.
Facts
The advocate acted for the client in a previous case (HCCC NO. 56 OF 2008) and the bill of costs was taxed at Kshs. 118,289.54.
Issues
- Adopting the certificate of costs and interest
- Costs of the application
Reasoning
Interest is payable from 30 days after the delivery of the bill, and the advocate is entitled to costs as the retainer is not denied.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the advocate
Orders
- Judgment for the advocate against the respondent for Kshs. 118,289.54
- Interest at 14% from 14th July, 2019 till payment in full
- Advocate will have the costs of the application
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act
- Advocates Remuneration Order
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