Michael Odoyo Nyakwaka v Boaz Owiti Okoth & 2 others [2013] KEMC 5 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 5
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 5 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 August 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureApplication to withdraw an election petitionCoramDAVID K. KEMEI
Holding
The application to withdraw the election petition is granted.
Facts
The petitioner filed an application to withdraw the election petition, supported by an affidavit, citing mutual consent and the interest of the petitioner and the people of North Kadem Ward. The 1st Respondent opposed the application, arguing it was made late after the petition was heard.
Issues
- Withdrawal of the election petition
- Timing of the application
Reasoning
The court granted the application as the petitioner and the 1st Respondent had reached mutual consent to withdraw the petition, and the timing of the application was not a valid reason to oppose it.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- Application to withdraw the election petition is granted
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