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Civil Procedure [2001] UGCA 20

Kapeeka Coffee Works Limited v Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust

Kapeeka Coffee Works Limited v Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust (Reference 21 of 2001) [2001] UGCA 20 (20 September 2001)

Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Reference 21 of 2001
Judge
Okello, JA

The taxing officer correctly applied the relevant principles governing taxation of instruction fees, including consideration of the nature and complexity of the appeal, the absence of a monetary value in the preliminary objection, and the need for consistency and fairness in awards. The officer's decision to treat the order striking out the plaint as interlocutory was justified, as it did not finally dispose of the rights of the parties. The applicant's arguments regarding research and responsibility were not sufficient to warrant interference with the taxed amount, as the research was not ne…

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  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Instruction Fee
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Principles Of Taxation
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Civil Procedure [2000] UGSC 35

Noble Builders (U) Limited v Sietco

Noble Builders (U) Limited v Sietco (Civil Application 16 of 2000) [2000] UGSC 35 (28 July 2000)

Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application 16 of 2000
Judge
Kanyeihamba, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the taxing officer applied the wrong principles by considering extraneous matters such as the prestige of the court, the need to attract recruits to the profession, and inflation, rather than confining his assessment to the instructions and actual work done as required by paragraph 9(1) of the Third Schedule to the Rules of the Supreme Court. The sums awarded for instruction fees in the interlocutory applications were manifestly excessive given the simplicity and brevity of the proceedings. The court intervened to set aside the registrar's orders and substituted i…

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  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Interlocutory Applications
  • Instruction Fees
  • Principles Of Taxation
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Civil Procedure [1999] UGHC 33

Akisoferi Ogola v Akika Othieno and Another

Akisoferi Ogola v Akika Othieno and Another (Miscellaneous Application 56 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 33 (11 February 1999)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 56 of 1998
Judge
Rosette Comfort Kania, J

The court found that the District Registrar (Taxing Officer) correctly applied the established principles of taxation, including ensuring costs are not prohibitive, fairly reimbursing the successful party, maintaining consistency, and considering the complexity and importance of the case. The instruction fees awarded were consistent with similar cases and not manifestly excessive. The Taxing Officer properly excluded items 2-25 as covered by instruction fees and justified the amounts allowed for other items except item 70, which was improperly awarded as costs for that day had already been or…

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  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Election Petition Costs
  • Judicial Discretion In Costs
  • Principles Of Taxation
  • Instruction Fees
  • Costs Awards
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Civil Procedure [1999] UGHC 58

Xtokassffl v Aliika Othzno Nifiaituzti

Xtokassffl v Aliika Othzno Nifiaituzti (election petition 56 of 1998) [1999] UGHC 58 (11 February 1999)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
election petition 56 of 1998
Judge
Augustus Kania, J

The court found that the Taxing Officer had correctly applied the established principles of taxation, including ensuring costs were not excessive, that successful parties were fairly reimbursed, and that awards were consistent with similar cases. The instruction fees awarded were not manifestly excessive given the nature and duration of the election petition, and the Taxing Officer had properly excluded items that should have been covered by instruction fees. The only error identified was the allowance of costs for item 70, which related to proceedings for which costs had already been awarded…

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  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Election Petition Costs
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Principles Of Taxation
  • Costs Awards
  • Appeals On Taxation
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