Turibu Moses Kinyua v Andrew Kobia M’eringo & 2 others [2013] KEMC 76 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 76
- Citation
- [2013] KEMC 76 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's Application to Strike Out PetitionCoramJ.K Kingori CM, J.G Kingori CM
Holding
The court finds the application to be a fishing expedition and disallows it.
Facts
The petitioner filed an election petition against the 1st and 2nd respondents regarding the election of a County Representative for Muthara ward. The 2nd respondent claimed he was never served with the petition.
Issues
- Service of the petition
- Jurisdiction of the court
Reasoning
The court ruled that the 2nd respondent was never served with the petition and that the application was speculative and unlawful.
Outcome
Application to strike out the petition dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act
- Elections (General) Regulations 2012
Cases cited (1)
- Masinde v Bwire (2008) KLR
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