Paul Mogaka Magoma v Gianchore Tea Factory Co & 2 others [2016] KEHC 5341 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5341
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5341 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 April 2016
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TypePetition for Election ControversyPostureApplication for re-count and fresh electionCoramHON. W. OKWANY
Holding
The court strikes out the application and orders with costs to the respondents.
Facts
The applicant alleged irregularities in the election of a director for Gianchore Tea Factory Company Limited, including multiple voting and dead voters, while the respondents claimed the process was fair and in accordance with the Elections Manual.
Issues
- Election irregularities
- Validity of election results
- Court's jurisdiction to intervene
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant did not exhaust the company's internal dispute resolution mechanism and that the election rules provided for internal mechanisms to resolve disputes. The court lacks jurisdiction to deal with the application.
Outcome
Application struck out
Orders
- Application struck out with costs to respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Election Act 2011
- Companies Act (Cap. 486 Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (3)
- Paolo Murri Vs Gian Battisha Murri & Another (200) eKLR
- Foss vs Harboltle (1843) 2 Hare 261
- Symon Philiph Koech Vs Litein Tea Factory and 5 others Kericho HCCC No. 1 of 2014
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