John Osumba Olum v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEMC 106 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 106
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 106 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents sought to strike out the petition.
Holding
The court found the errors to be typographical and not fatal to the petition.
Facts
The petitioner contested the outcome of the 2017 general elections for Member of the County Assembly in KOLWA EAST WARD. The respondents filed responses and points of law.
Issues
- Whether the reference to wards other than KOLWA EAST WARD in the petition, affidavits, and agents' affidavits is fatally defective and renders the petition subject to striking out.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the errors were not grave and could be corrected without prejudice to the respondents. The court also found that the petitioner was not required to amend the petition at this stage.
Outcome
The petition was not struck out.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2017
- Elections Act, 2011
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