Otieno, Ragot & Company Advocates v National Bank of Kenya Ltd (Miscellaneous Civil Application 120 of 2016) [2020] KEHC 3164 (KLR) (22 September 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3164
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3164 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureRespondent failed to pay costs awarded in an advocate-client bill of costsCoramTW CHERERE
Holding
The respondent is ordered to pay the costs awarded in the advocate-client bill of costs and interest shall accrue at 14% per annum from 12.09.16
Facts
The applicant, Otieno, Ragot & Company Advocates, filed an advocate-client bill of costs for Kshs. 1,278,254.88, which was taxed and a certificate of taxation issued. The respondent, National Bank of Kenya Limited, did not pay the amount.
Issues
- Whether the respondent should be ordered to pay the costs awarded in the advocate-client bill of costs
- Whether interest should accrue on the costs from the expiration of one month from the delivery of the bill to the client
Reasoning
The advocate is entitled to the costs as the retainer is not denied. Interest is provided for under Rule 7 of the Advocates Remuneration Order.
Outcome
The respondent is ordered to pay the costs awarded in the advocate-client bill of costs and interest shall accrue at 14% per annum from 12.09.16
Orders
- Judgment is hereby entered for the advocate against the Respondent for Kshs. 1,278,254.88
- Interest shall be paid at 14% from 07th July, 2016 till payment in full
- The Advocate will also have the costs of this application
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act Cap 16 Laws of Kenya
- Advocates Remuneration Order
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