Adamjee vs Cader Lebbe – clr volume 1 page 066

In the case between BHAY ESSAJEE and ADAMJEE V. CADER LEBBE, the court addressed whether a respondent, who had not participated in the initial cost taxation process, could subsequently seek review of the classification of costs, and whether such costs were properly taxed according to the suit’s classification. It was held that the District Judge correctly allowed a review of the taxation and that costs should be taxed in accordance with the original classification of the action, which was second class. This reaffirmed the principle that cost classification is determined by the nature and amount of the original claim, not by incidental proceedings or deposits made. The decision relied on the governing Rules and Orders and relevant precedent, emphasizing that any party adversely affected by