20000704 TZHC Arusha

20000704 TZHC Arusha

Instruction fee of 500,000 shillings is not excessive by law but is on the high side; reduced to 400,000 shillings. Items 2-8 are reasonable and taxed as presented.

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Citation
20000704 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Applicant/appellant: Apluano Mgehi (on behalf of Kani Katoloki); Respondent: Afitwa Abia Ayo
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Taxation Arising From Civil Appeal / Taxation of Bill of Costs After Appeal
Outcome
Bill of Costs taxed at 431,900 shillings; 97,000 shillings taxed off.
Legal Topics
Taxation of Costs, Instruction Fees, Assessment of Legal Fees
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Costs and Taxation Taxation of Costs Instruction Fees Assessment of Legal Fees

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Parties

Apluano Mgehi (on behalf of Kani Katoloki)

Applicant/appellant

Afitwa Abia Ayo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Taxation Arising From Civil Appeal / Taxation of Bill of Costs After Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the instruction fee claimed is excessive for the appeal
  2. 2 Proper assessment of costs for items 1-8 in the Bill of Costs

Ratio Decidendi

Instruction fee of 500,000 shillings is not excessive by law but is on the high side; reduced to 400,000 shillings. Items 2-8 are reasonable and taxed as presented.

Court Disposition

Bill of Costs taxed at 431,900 shillings; 97,000 shillings taxed off.

Orders

  • Instruction fee reduced to 400,000 shillings.
  • Items 2-8 taxed as presented.