Mokaya Ogutu & Co. Advocates v African Merchant Assurance Company [2021] KEHC 7492 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7492
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 April 2021
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramJ. N. ONYIEGO
Holding
The application is allowed, and judgment is entered in favor of the applicant for the taxed amount plus 14% interest from November 11th until full payment.
Facts
The applicant was instructed to represent the respondent in a case. The respondent lost the case and did not pay the legal fees as demanded by the applicant.
Issues
- Whether the respondent should be ordered to pay the legal fees and interest as per the taxed bill of costs.
- Whether the respondent's failure to challenge the bill of costs constitutes a waiver of their right to do so.
Reasoning
The respondent did not challenge the taxed bill of costs and failed to follow the required procedures. The court finds that the applicant is entitled to the legal fees and interest as per the bill of costs.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant for the taxed amount plus interest
Orders
- Judgment entered in favor of the applicant for the taxed amount of Ksh 185,025
- Interest awarded at 14% per annum from November 11th until full payment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act Cap 16
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Muema Kitulu and company Advocates Vs Obadiah Kuvivya Nairobi Misc No. 149/2011
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