Mugo Githinji & Co Advocates v Monarch Insurance Co Ltd (Miscellaneous Application E075 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 9273 (KLR) (25 May 2026) (Ruling)
Because the motion was duly served, the respondent did not oppose it, and the Certificate of Taxation dated 29.10.2025 showed Kshs.223,329.30 due, the court entered judgment for the Advocate/applicant and awarded costs.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 9273 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Mugo Githinji & Co Advocates; Respondent: The Monarch Insurance Co Ltd
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Application E075 of 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Unopposed Notice of Motion to Enter Judgment on Taxed Advocate Client Bill
- Outcome
- Application allowed; judgment entered for the Advocate/applicant.
- Judges
- ["MN Mwangi"]
- Legal Topics
- Certificate of Taxation, Unopposed Application, Judgment on Taxed Costs, Advocate Client Bill of Costs
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Mugo Githinji & Co Advocates
Applicant
The Monarch Insurance Co Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Unopposed Notice of Motion to Enter Judgment on Taxed Advocate Client Bill
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether judgment should be entered for the Advocate/applicant on the basis of the Certificate of Taxation
- 2 Whether costs should be awarded
Ratio Decidendi
Because the motion was duly served, the respondent did not oppose it, and the Certificate of Taxation dated 29.10.2025 showed Kshs.223,329.30 due, the court entered judgment for the Advocate/applicant and awarded costs.
Court Disposition
Application allowed; judgment entered for the Advocate/applicant.
Orders
- Judgment entered in favour of Mugo Githinji & Co Advocates against The Monarch Insurance Co Ltd in the sum of Kshs.223,329.30.
- Costs awarded to the Advocate/applicant.
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Mugo Githinji & Co Advocates v Monarch Insurance Co Ltd (Miscellaneous Application E075 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 9273 (KLR) (25 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 9273 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Kiambu Miscellaneous Application E075 of 2025 MN Mwangi, J May 25, 2026 Between Mugo Githinji & Co Advocates Applicant and The Monarch Insurance Co Ltd Respondent Ruling 1.I have read the Notice of Motion dated 28.11.2025 filed by the Advocate/applicant. 2.The application was served upon the client/respondent. A hearing notice for 25.5.2026, was also served. The application is unopposed. 3.I hereby enter Judgment in favour of the Advocate/applicant as against the Client/respondent in the sum of Kshs.223,329.30 as per the Certificate of Taxation dated 29.10.2025. 4.Costs are also awarded to the Advocate/applicant. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KIAMBU ON THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY 2026. RULING DELIVERED THROUGH MICROSOFT TEAMS ONLINE PLATFORM.NJOKI MWANGIJUDGEIn the presence of:-Mr. Githinji for the Advocate/applicantNo appearance for the Client/respondentMs Julia – Court Assistant.