Robert Bisakaya Wanyera v Nathan Obwana & 3 others [2013] KEMC 75 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 75
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 75 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents seek leave to file response to petition out of timeCoramR. B. NGETICH, Ag. CHIEF MAGISTRATE
Holding
The court grants the respondents' application for leave to file their response out of time
Facts
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents filed their response to the petition 37 days after the deadline, citing lack of relevant documentary evidence and time required to gather it.
Issues
- Whether the respondents' delay in filing their response is justified
- Whether the application is an abuse of court process
Reasoning
The court finds that the respondents have provided a reasonable explanation for their delay and that the application is not an abuse of court process.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- Respondents allowed to file response to petition out of time
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2013
- Article 159(2)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
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