Centenary Rural Development Bank Ltd v Biira Khighambo (Taxation Appeal No. 27 of 2022)
Centenary Rural Development Bank Ltd v Biira Khighambo (Taxation Appeal No. 27 of 2022) [2022] UGHC 61 (29 November 2022)
The court found that the taxed bill of costs and certificate of taxation contained awards that contravened the principles of taxation and the Advocates (Remuneration and Taxation of Costs) Regulations as amended in 2018. The taxing master had awarded excessive sums for instruction fees and other items that were either duplicative or not provided for under the regulations. The court determined the value of the subject matter based on the loan amount and attendant fees, resulting in a lower and more appropriate instruction fee. Several items were taxed off for being duplicative or not supported…
Source excerpt
- Taxation Of Costs
- Review Of Taxing Master Award
- Advocates Remuneration
- Certificate Of Taxation