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Bethsaida Resort and Spa Ltd v Gauderlot (Environment & Land Case 032 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 271 (KLR) (18 January 2023) (Ruling)

[2023] KEMC 271 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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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

  1. Taxing of Bill of Costs
  2. 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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