Waiganjo Wachira & Co Advocates v Pacis Insurance Company Limited [2020] KEHC 6089 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6089
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 6089 (KLR)
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TypeAdvocate-Client CostsPostureApplication for entry of judgment for taxed Advocate-Client CostsCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The court allowed the Applicant's Notice of Motion application for entry of judgment for the taxed Advocate-Client Costs and interest
Facts
The Applicant, Waiganjo Wachira & Co Advocates, filed an Advocate-Client Bill of Costs and a Certificate of Taxation for Kshs 74,271/= on behalf of the Respondent, Pacis Insurance Company Limited, in a civil case. The Respondent did not file a response or written submissions.
Issues
- Whether the court should enter judgment for the taxed Advocate-Client Costs and interest
- Whether the Respondent had filed a reference that was pending hearing or determination
Reasoning
The court found that the Advocate-Client Bill of Costs was taxed and a Certificate of Costs issued, and there was no dispute on the retainer of the Applicant by the Respondent.
Outcome
The court allowed the Applicant's Notice of Motion application
Orders
- Judgment for the taxed Advocate-Client Costs of Kshs 75,271/= with interest at 14% per annum from 31st October 2017 until payment in full
Remedies
- Recovery of the taxed Advocate-Client Costs and interest
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