M S Shariff & Co Advocates v Omari Mbwana Zonga [2020] KEHC 2836 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2836
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2836 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks judgment for costs against the respondentCoramP J O Otieno
Holding
The retainer is disputed, and the advocate's application is dismissed. The advocate is directed to pursue the recovery of taxed costs through a suit for recovery of fees.
Facts
The advocate offered legal services in a case involving the respondent, who was the MP for Lunga Lunga constituency. The advocate issued a bill of costs, which was taxed but not settled by the respondent.
Issues
- Whether the respondent was the client for whom the advocate offered legal services
- Whether the advocate can seek judgment for the taxed costs without a disputed retainer
Reasoning
The advocate's assertion that the respondent was the MP for Lunga Lunga is not supported by evidence. The dispute over the retainer displaces the advocate's right to seek judgment.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Judgment dismissed
- Advocate to pursue recovery of taxed costs through a suit for recovery of fees
Remedies
- Advocate to pursue recovery of taxed costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act
- Judges and Advocates Act
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