Akide & Company Advocates v Kenindia Assurance Company Limited [2021] KEHC 5497 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5497
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 5497 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2021
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TypeApplication for Taxation of CostsPostureRespondent filed a Preliminary ObjectionCoramS. Chitembe
Holding
The bill of costs is time barred and is hereby dismissed
Facts
The applicant filed a bill of costs for taxation 12 years after the judgment was delivered. The respondent argued the bill was time barred.
Issues
- Whether the bill of costs is time barred
- Whether the taxing officer had jurisdiction to determine the issue of limitation
Reasoning
The limitation period for filing a bill of costs starts from the date of completion of the work. The applicant completed the work over twelve years ago and did not submit a final fee note.
Outcome
The bill of costs is dismissed for being time barred
Orders
- The parties are directed to address the court on the issue of the bill of costs being time barred and necessary documentation
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Limitations of Actions Act, Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
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