Musa Ibrahim Dimbil v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission [2013] KEMC 6 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 6
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 6 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 August 2013
AI Summary
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's application to withdraw the caseCoramLinus Kassan
Holding
The application to withdraw the case is allowed with costs to the respondent and an order to assess the bill of costs.
Facts
The petitioner had over a month to withdraw the case but did not do so, and there is no proof that they have complied with the Elections Act.
Issues
- Petitioner's failure to comply with the Elections Act
- Petitioner's advocate's conduct in taking the court for granted
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner had over a month to withdraw the case but did not, and the court has no choice but to allow the application due to the petitioner's failure to comply with the Elections Act.
Outcome
The case is withdrawn.
Orders
- Proceedings to be typed and the matter to be taken up by the chief registrar to assess the bill of costs against the petitioner's advocate
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