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Ebrahim.A.Kassim Sherali Ahamed Kassam Onali Allarakhia v Habre International Ltd
Ebrahim.A.Kassim Sherali Ahamed Kassam Onali Allarakhia v Habre International Ltd [2000] UGSC 5 (12 July 2000)
The court held that while the taxing master applied the correct legal principles and exercised discretion in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules and relevant case law, the instruction fees awarded (Shs. 30 million for taking instructions and Shs. 15 million for arguing additional grounds) were manifestly excessive given the circumstances and value of the subject matter (Shs. 70 million). The court found no fatal error in the party name discrepancy and rejected the argument that perusals and written submissions should not be included in the instruction fee. Costs awarded for the counter cl…
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Instruction Fee Quantum
- Change Of Advocates
- Counter Claim Costs
- Bill Of Costs
- Court Discretion