Jaoko Alexander v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Ltd [2020] KEHC 10227 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10227
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 10227 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 October 2020
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TypePetition for Disconnection of Water SupplyPostureRespondent's Application for CostsCoramW. Korir
Holding
Each party shall bear their own costs of the proceedings.
Facts
Petitioner filed a petition contesting the accuracy of the water bill and the disconnection of his water supply. The matter was withdrawn with the consent of the Respondent, but the parties could not agree on costs.
Issues
- Costs following the event
- Petitioner's admission of wrongdoing
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioner's actions were justified and that the matter was settled through consent, making it in the interests of justice for each party to bear their own costs.
Outcome
Costs to be borne by each party
Orders
- Each party to bear their own costs of the proceedings
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Act, Cap. 21
Cases cited (4)
- Cecilia Karuru Ngayu v Barclays Bank of Kenya & another [2016] eKLR
- Rufus Njuguna Mirirngu & another v Martha Muriithi & 2 others [2012] eKLR
- Joseph Oduor Anode v Kenya Red Cross Society [2012] eKLR
- Supermarine Handling Services Ltd v Kenya Revenue Authority, Civil Appeal No. 85 of 2006
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