Mokaya Ogutu & Co. Advocates v African Merchant Assurance Company [2021] KEHC 7515 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7515
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7515 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 April 2021
The court entered judgment in favor of the applicant for Ksh 162,275 and awarded 14% interest from November 11, 2019, up to the date of payment.
Facts
The respondent, African Merchant Assurance Company, failed to pay legal fees for representation in a case (Voi SPMCC No.77/2014) involving Mercy Umozi Ndegwa vs Mustapha Jamal and Shaban Mwabeo Njai. Despite efforts to demand payment, the respondent did not respond or appear in court. The applicant, Mokaya Ogutu & Co. Advocates, prepared a bill of costs for taxation, which was taxed at Ksh 162,275.
Issues
- Judgment for the applicant's legal fees
- Interest on the taxed amount
- Costs of the application
Reasoning
The court considered the application under Section 51(2) of the Advocates Act, noting the respondent's non-payment of legal fees and their failure to respond or appear in court.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant for Ksh 162,275 and interest, with costs awarded to the applicant.
Orders
- Judgment entered for the applicant for Ksh 162,275
- Interest awarded at 14% on the taxed amount from November 11, 2019
- Costs awarded to the applicant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates Act
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
Loading judgment…