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EXCLUSIVE: City lawyer sues Vera Sidika over Sh8m Range Rover deal


A Nairobi lawyer has sued socialite Vera Sidika over legal fees meant for the drafting of a purchase agreement.

Patrick Kimathi Muchena filed the case at the Milimani High Court quoting Sh615, 224 as his legal fees for the drafting of a purchase agreement, letters and legal counsel.

The lawyer had drafted the agreement on behalf of Vera Sidika for the purpose of purchasing a Range Rover Sports car with a value of over Sh8 million.

The socialite bought the vehicle as a birthday gift  to herself in July this year.

She posted a photo of the Range Rover sport on her Instagram on July 22, 2015 captioning it; “Bought myself an early Birthday present. From me to me. Single girl problems. #RangeRoverSport2015 #Grateful.”

PHOTO | COURTESY
PHOTO | COURTESY

According to court documents seen by Nairobi News, the client Vera Sidika Mung’asia had contracted the lawyer on July 1, 2015 to draft the purchase agreement on her behalf and advise her before the purchase.

The lawyer then drafted letters to the client on different dates of October 19, 21 and November 15 which he has also quoted as part of his legal remuneration.

But the two later fell out over the amount of the legal fees.

HIGH COURT

The lawyer has filed the suit at the deputy registrar office of the high court in Nairobi.

When a lawyer and client disagree over legal fees, the lawyer files his bill of costs before the deputy registrar, who then analyses the document and determines whether the quoted price is fair or should be increased or decreased.

The video vixen had in the past launched a veiled attack on rival socialite Huddah Monroe, who had posted numerous pictures of her Range Rover sports utility vehicle on Instagram.

After purchasing what she termed as a Sh1,046,500 ($11,500) bed, Vera posted on her Instagram, “Damn this bed makes my dreams come true (joke). Seriously though! I would rather have a comfortable home with no car. That’s where I spend most of my time anyway!”