James Mutoigo t/a Juris Law office v Shell (U) Ltd (HCT-00-CC-MA 68 of 2007)
James Mutoigo t/a Juris Law office v Shell (U) Ltd (HCT-00-CC-MA 68 of 2007) [2007] UGCommC 40 (24 April 2007)
The court held that the appeal was filed within time, interpreting Section 62 of the Advocates Act in light of the constitutional right to a fair hearing, which requires adequate time and access to records for preparing an appeal. On the substantive issue, the court found that there was a remuneration agreement between the applicant and respondent, evidenced by the applicant's signature, which excluded the presentation and taxation of an advocate/client bill under Section 54 of the Advocates Act. Although the agreement lacked the respondent's signature and a notarial certificate, these formal…
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- Advocate Remuneration Agreements
- Taxation Of Costs
- Enforceability Of Fee Agreements
- Fiduciary Duties Of Advocates