CHARLES ONÔÇÖGONDO WERE v JOSEPH OYUGI MAGWANGA & 3 others [2013] KEHC 7092 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7092
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 7092 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePreliminary Objection and Notice of MotionCoramE.N. MAINA
Holding
Preliminary Objection and Notice of Motion dismissed, but costs are to be borne by the Petitioner. Petitioner's prayer for Scrutiny and Recount is rejected.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition on April 8, 2013, and the Respondents filed a Notice of Motion on May 20, 2013, raising objections to the Petition's security for costs and seeking dismissal.
Issues
- Preliminary Objection based on non-compliance with the Elections Act and Petition Rules
- Petitioner's prayer for Scrutiny and Recount
Reasoning
The court found the Petitioner did not comply with the requirement for depositing the security for costs within 10 days after the presentation of the petition, and the margin of victory was too wide for a scrutiny and recount.
Outcome
Petition dismissed with costs, Scrutiny and Recount prayer rejected
Orders
- Preliminary Objection and Notice of Motion dismissed
- Petitioner bears costs
- Petitioner's prayer for Scrutiny and Recount rejected
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules 2013
Cases cited (1)
- Hassan Ali Joho v Hothan Nyange & another (2006) eKLR
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