Chumo v Maina & 2 others

Chumo v Maina & 2 others (Civil Case E440 of 2026) [2026] KEMC 930 (KLR) (18 September 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEMC 930 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ELDORET LAW COURTS CIVIL CASE E440 OF 2026 ME ALIGULA, RM SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 BETWEEN LYDIA CHEBET CHUMO ........................................................................ PLAINTIFF AND JOHN MAINA ................................................................................... 1ST DEFENDANT GEOFFREY MARIBO KABUE & ANOTHER & ANOTHER & ANOTHER & ANOTHER ........................................................................................ 2ND DEFENDANT RULING 1. The plainti led his party- and- party bill of costs dated 18th November, 2025 the bill of costs was served upon the defendant as per the return of service sworn on 1st September, 2026 by Omusundi J Morgan. The defendant failed to le a response or attend court on 16th September, 2026. The court shall proceed and assess the bill of costs as follows: 2. The judgement sum is ksh 206,550/-. A subject value of ksh 206,550/-. falls within the ksh 200,000 to 500,000; hence the instruction fees are kshs 65,000/- 3. Items 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16,17, 19, 25, 23, 25, 27,28, and 29 are taxed as drawn. 4. Items 4, and 6 are each taxed at nil 5. Items 9 is taxed at ksh 1000/- 6. Items 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 26, are each taxed at ksh. 1,400/The bill of costs is taxed at ksh 120,900/30 days stay of execution is granted. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kemc/2026/930/eng@2026-09-18 1

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