Bukenya-Wasswa v Ssembatya (TAXATION APPEAL NO. 07 OF 2019)
Bukenya-Wasswa v Ssembatya (TAXATION APPEAL NO. 07 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 97 (15 May 2020)
The court found that the taxing master failed to follow the mandatory rules of taxation, resulting in the allowance of excessive figures and awards not provided for by law. Specific items such as mediation costs, translation expenses, and certain transport costs were disallowed as they were not supported by the Advocates Remuneration and Taxation of Costs Amendment Regulations 2018. The instruction fee was adjusted downward in accordance with Rule 1 Part C of the Sixth Schedule. The court emphasized that the mandatory rules of taxation must be followed to ensure reasonable and lawful costs. T…
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- Taxation Of Costs
- Advocates Remuneration
- Mediation Costs
- Instruction Fees
- Court Attendance
- Transport Expenses