Xtokassffl v Aliika Othzno Nifiaituzti
Xtokassffl v Aliika Othzno Nifiaituzti (election petition 56 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 58 (11 February 1999)
The court found that the Taxing Officer had correctly applied the established principles of taxation, including ensuring costs were not excessive, that successful parties were fairly reimbursed, and that awards were consistent with similar cases. The instruction fees awarded were not manifestly excessive given the nature and duration of the election petition, and the Taxing Officer had properly excluded items that should have been covered by instruction fees. The only error identified was the allowance of costs for item 70, which related to proceedings for which costs had already been awarded…
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Election Petition Costs
- Judicial Discretion
- Principles Of Taxation
- Costs Awards
- Appeals On Taxation