Bethsaida Resort and Spa Ltd v Gauderlot (Environment & Land Case 032 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 271 (KLR) (18 January 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 271
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 271 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 January 2023
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TypeCosts RulingPostureBill of Costs DisposalCoramKiongo Kageno
Holding
The Bill of Costs is taxed at Ksh. 513,150/=, with Ksh. 620,182.66/= disallowed.
Facts
The case was initiated by Bethsaida Resort and Spa Ltd against Jean Pierre Gauderlot in 2018, seeking costs and damages. The matter was contested and went to full trial.
Issues
- Taxing of Bill of Costs
- Calculation of Instruction Fees
Reasoning
The court ruled that the instruction fees should be calculated based on the Ksh. 4,500,000/= subject matter, and other items were taxed based on the provided receipts.
Outcome
The Bill of Costs is partially disallowed, and each party bears their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Advocates (Remuneration) (Amendment) Order, 2014
- Legal Notice No. 35
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