Afayo & Anor v Inzio
Afayo & Anor v Inzio (CIVIL APPEEAL No. 0023 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 179 (21 December 2017)
The court found that the Taxing Officer failed to provide any reasons or explanation for the awards made in both the party and party bill of costs and the bailiff's bill of costs. This lack of reasoning constitutes a material error of law, as it deprives the parties, especially the losing party, of the ability to understand the basis of the decision and to assess the prospects of an appeal. The absence of reasons also undermines the fairness and transparency required in judicial decision-making. Consequently, the awards cannot stand and must be set aside. Both bills of costs are remitted to t…
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Duty To Give Reasons
- Party And Party Bill
- Bailiff Costs
- Execution Proceedings