[2023] KECPT 903 (KLR)
The Tribunal found that the Bill of Cost dated 19.8.2022 was properly before it and, applying the Advocates Remuneration (Amended) Order 2014 Schedule II, determined that the appropriate amount to be taxed was Kshs. 129,200. The absence of opposition or appearance by the respondent did not affect the Tribunal's duty...
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- Citation
- [2023] KECPT 903 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Jude Kido Odhiabo; Applicant: Godfrey Kipkorir Bett; Applicant: Kipkemoi Korir; Applicant: Francis Mbugua; Applicant: Joshua Kariuki; Applicant: Benard Kisotu; Respondent: Stima DT Sacco Society Limited
- Court
- Cooperative Tribunal
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Tribunal Case 531 of 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Bill of Costs / Taxation Ruling
- Outcome
- Bill of Cost taxed at Kshs. 129,200.
- Judges
- BM Kimemia, J. Mwatsama, B Sawe, F Lotuiya, P. Gichuki, M Chesikaw, PO Aol
- Legal Topics
- Costs Taxation, Advocates Remuneration Order, Bill of Costs, Tribunal Procedure
- Source Language
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Parties
Jude Kido Odhiabo
Applicant
Godfrey Kipkorir Bett
Applicant
Kipkemoi Korir
Applicant
Francis Mbugua
Applicant
Joshua Kariuki
Applicant
Benard Kisotu
Applicant
Stima DT Sacco Society Limited
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Bill of Costs / Taxation Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Bill of Cost dated 19.8.2022 should be taxed and at what amount.
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that the Bill of Cost dated 19.8.2022 was properly before it and, applying the Advocates Remuneration (Amended) Order 2014 Schedule II, determined that the appropriate amount to be taxed was Kshs. 129,200. The absence of opposition or appearance by the respondent did not affect the Tribunal's duty to assess the bill in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
Court Disposition
Bill of Cost taxed at Kshs. 129,200.
Orders
- The Bill of Cost dated 19.8.2022 is taxed at Kshs. 129,200.
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Odhiabo & 5 others v Stima DT Sacco Society Limited (Tribunal Case 531 of 2018) [2023] KECPT 903 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2023] KECPT 903 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the Cooperative Tribunal
Tribunal Case 531 of 2018
BM Kimemia, Chair, J. Mwatsama, Vice Chair, B Sawe, F Lotuiya, P. Gichuki, M Chesikaw & PO Aol, Members
October 26, 2023
Between
Jude Kido Odhiabo
1st Claimant
Godfrey Kipkorir Bett
2nd Claimant
Kipkemoi Korir
3rd Claimant
Francis Mbugua
4th Claimant
Joshua Kariuki
5th Claimant
Benard Kisotu
6th Claimant
and
Stima DT Sacco Society Limited
Respondent
Ruling
1. The matter for determination is a Bill of Cost dated 19. 8.2022. The same is hereunder taxed as per the Advocates Remunerations (Amended) Order 2014 Schedule II:
2. We therefore find that the Bill of Cost is hereby taxed at Kshs. 129,200/=
RULING SIGNED, DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY AT NAIROBI THIS 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023. HON. BEATRICE KIMEMIA CHAIRPERSON SIGNED 26. 10. 2023HON. J. MWATSAMA DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON SIGNED 26. 10. 2023HON. BEATRICE SAWE MEMBER SIGNED 26. 10. 2023HON. FRIDAH LOTUIYA MEMBER SIGNED 26. 10. 2023HON. PHILIP GICHUKI MEMBER SIGNED 26. 10. 2023HON. MICHAEL CHESIKAW MEMBER SIGNED 26. 10. 2023HON. PAUL AOL MEMBER SIGNED 26. 10. 2023TRIBUNAL CLERK JEMIMAHRULING DELIVERED IN ABSENCE OF PARTIES.HON. J. MWATSAMA DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON SIGNED 26. 10. 2023