Margaret Nyathogora & 5 others v I.E.B.C & 14 others [2017] KEMC 73 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 73
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 73 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents filed two Applications seeking to dismiss the petition.CoramW.KAGENDO
Holding
The petition was dismissed for want of deposit of security for the payment of costs.
Facts
The petition was filed on 25th September, 2017, and the petitioners were required to deposit Kshs.100,000/= each in court as security for payment of costs within 10 days from the date of filing.
Issues
- Petitioners' failure to deposit security for costs
- Dismissal of the petition for lack of security for costs
Reasoning
The Chief Magistrate dismissed the petition due to the petitioners' failure to deposit the required security for costs within the stipulated time.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petition dismissed for want of deposit of security for the payment of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act, 2011
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