In the matter of Advocates /client Bill of costs by magezi Ibale and Company Advocates v Carrington and Another (Misc Cause 16 of 2021)
In the matter of Advocates /client Bill of costs by magezi Ibale and Company Advocates v Carrington and Another (Misc Cause 16 of 2021) [2024] UGHCLD 267 (15 November 2024)
The court found that the applicant had established, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of an advocate-client relationship with the respondents based on instructions received and professional work performed. The applicant demonstrated that two bills of costs were served on the respondents and that no payment or agreement to pay had been made. In the absence of any response or evidence to the contrary from the respondents, the court was satisfied that the applicant was entitled to seek taxation of the bills of costs. The court granted the applicant leave to present the bills for taxat…
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- Advocate Client Costs
- Taxation Of Costs
- Professional Fees
- Leave To Tax
- Costs Award