Elimu Sacco Society Limited v Denis Okoit Ojamoong [2020] eKLR Case Summary

Court
Co-operative Tribunal at Nairobi
Category
Civil
Judge(s)
Hon. B. Kimemia (Chairman), Hon. F. Terer (Deputy Chairman), P. Gichuki (Member)
Judgment Date
April 09, 2020
Country
Kenya
Document Type
PDF
Number of Pages
2
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Case Brief: Elimu Sacco Society Limited v Denis Okoit Ojamoong [2020] eKLR

1. Case Information:
- Name of the Case: Elimu Sacco Society Limited v. Denis Okoit Ojamong
- Case Number: Tribunal Case No. 539 of 2016
- Court: Co-operative Tribunal at Nairobi
- Date Delivered: April 9, 2020
- Category of Law: Civil
- Judge(s): Hon. B. Kimemia (Chairman), Hon. F. Terer (Deputy Chairman), P. Gichuki (Member)
- Country: Republic of Kenya

2. Questions Presented:
The central legal issue presented in this case is the taxation of the Claimant's Party and Party Bill of costs, specifically whether the amount sought by the Claimant, Elimu Sacco Society Limited, is reasonable and compliant with the provisions of the Advocates Remuneration (Amendment) Orders 2014.

3. Facts of the Case:
The Claimant, Elimu Sacco Society Limited, filed a Bill of costs dated January 15, 2020, claiming a total of Kshs. 58,240. The Respondent in the case is Denis Okoit Ojamong. The case arises from a dispute that necessitated the Claimant to seek costs associated with the legal proceedings undertaken against the Respondent.

4. Procedural History:
The case was presented to the Co-operative Tribunal, where the Claimant submitted a Bill of costs for taxation. The tribunal was tasked with reviewing the submitted items in light of the applicable legal provisions and determining the appropriate amount to be taxed. The tribunal considered the Bill of costs and made a decision on the taxation.

5. Analysis:
- Rules: The tribunal referred to Schedule II, Part A, Paragraph 8(a) of the Advocates Remuneration (Amendment) Orders 2014, which provides guidelines for the taxation of legal costs.
- Case Law: While no specific case law was cited in the ruling, the tribunal's decision to assess the costs aligns with established practices in legal cost taxation, ensuring adherence to the statutory provisions.
- Application: The tribunal assessed the Bill of costs item by item. It determined that the instruction fees should be taxed at Kshs. 35,280, and other items were taxed as drawn. The total amount taxed was Kshs. 54,020, which is less than the amount originally claimed by the Claimant.

6. Conclusion:
The tribunal ruled to tax the Claimant's Bill of costs at Kshs. 54,020, thereby reducing the amount from Kshs. 58,240. This decision reflects the tribunal's adherence to the relevant legal provisions regarding the taxation of costs. The ruling underscores the importance of compliance with statutory guidelines in determining legal fees.

7. Dissent:
There were no dissenting opinions noted in the case ruling.

8. Summary:
The Co-operative Tribunal at Nairobi ruled in favor of taxing the Claimant's Bill of costs at Kshs. 54,020, which was lower than the amount initially sought. This ruling is significant as it emphasizes the tribunal's role in ensuring that legal costs are assessed fairly and in accordance with established legal standards. The decision serves as a precedent for future cases involving the taxation of legal costs in Kenya.

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