Electoral Commission of Uganda v Sebalu (Taxation Cause 2 of 2013; Taxation Cause 3 of 2013)

Observed later treatment

No later-treatment classification is recorded for this judgment.

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Holding

The parties reached a consent settlement after the taxation hearing had concluded but before the ruling was delivered. The Court registered the consent order settling the bills of costs at USD 12,000 as full and final settlement of all claims and disbursements, despite noting that the parties' conduct wasted court time and resources.

Outcome

Matter settled by consent order

Facts

The Electoral Commission of Uganda filed two bills of costs arising from Reference No. 1 of 2010 and Application No. 2 of 2012. In the Reference, the Court struck off the Electoral Commission and directed that the Applicant in the Reference pay their costs. The Electoral Commission sought extension of time to file its bills of costs, which was granted on 12 February 2013. The bills were filed on 25 February 2013 and heard together on 29 August 2013. After the hearing concluded and while the Taxing Officer had prepared a ruling awaiting delivery, the parties filed a consent on 28 January 2014 settling the matter at USD 12,000.

Issues

1. Whether the bills of costs filed by the Electoral Commission of Uganda should be taxed or settled by consent.

Orders

• The Bills of Costs in Taxation Cause No. 2 and 3 of 2013 are amicably settled at USD 12,000.
• The Applicant shall pay the Respondent USD 12,000 as full and final settlement of all claims of costs and disbursements within six months.
• The Applicant shall not lay any further claims against the Respondent after this order.
• The matter has been mutually compromised out of court.

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