(PC) Civ. App. 68-D-66; 13/6/67
Hamlyn,
J.
Plaintiff alleged that defendant had
made her pregnant. Plaintiff was successful, and submitted a Bill of Costs
including an Instructions Fee of Shs. 1500/- This amount was reduced by the
Taxing Master to Shs. 200/- The case was brought before the High Court on an
Application for Reference.
HELD:
“(A)n order will be made on an Application for Reference upon Taxation only if
the officer dealing with the Bill has proceeded upon some wrong principle. The
certificate of the taxing officer will not be reviewed on a mere question of
quantum save in exceptional circumstances.” Citing In the Estate of Ogilvie;
Ogilvie v. Massey (1910) p. 243.
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