Byamugisha t/a J.B. Byamugisha Advocates v National Social Security Fund
Byamugisha t/a J.B. Byamugisha Advocates v National Social Security Fund (Civil Reference No.I9 of 2012) [2013] UGCA 2056 (13 February 2013)
The Court of Appeal does not have jurisdiction to tax advocate/client bills of costs; such jurisdiction is expressly vested in the High Court by section 80 of the Advocates Act and Rule 109(3) of the Court of Appeal Rules. The distinction between party-to-party and advocate/client bills of costs is justified by their differing nature and scope, with advocate/client bills often including items unrelated to court proceedings. The statutory scheme does not violate constitutional rights to equality, fair hearing, or adequate compensation, as the law provides mechanisms for advocates to seek addit…
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Advocate Client Bill
- Jurisdiction Of Court Of Appeal
- Constitutional Rights In Taxation
- Party To Party Costs