Kinyanjui Njuguna & Company Advocates v Directline Assurance Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application 19 & 21 of 2020 (Consolidated)) [2022] KEHC 11124 (KLR) (19 July 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11124
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 11124 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 July 2022
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureRespondent failed to respond to the applicationCoramGWN MACHARIA
Holding
Judgment is entered in favor of the applicant in the sum of Kshs 391,802.00 plus interest at court rates from the date of taxation.
Facts
The applicant filed advocate bills of cost which were eventually taxed by the court. The instructions were withdrawn after another firm of advocates was appointed by the respondent. The applicant proceeded to have its bills assessed and was issued with certificates of taxation.
Issues
- Whether the conditions set out in section 51(2) of the Advocates Act have been satisfied.
- Whether the applicant's applications are merited.
Reasoning
The court determined that the conditions set out in section 51(2) of the Advocates Act were satisfied and that the applicant's applications were merited.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the applicant
Orders
- Judgment entered in favor of the applicant in the sum of Kshs 391,802.00 plus interest at court rates from the date of taxation.
- Respondent bears the costs of the applications
Remedies
- Judgment in favor of the applicant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Advocates Act, cap 16
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