Joseph Kiragu Muthura v Pius Njogu Kathuri & 2 others [2017] KEMC 89 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 89
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 89 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's Application for Stay of ProceedingsCoramS.M.S. SOITA
Holding
The application for stay of proceedings is denied due to its informality and the strict time constraints of the election petition.
Facts
The petition involves the election of a Member of the County Assembly for Thiba Ward, and the application for stay of proceedings was made after a ruling on an interlocutory application.
Issues
- Stay of proceedings pending directions in Civil Appeal No. 44 of 2017
- Formality of the application for stay
Reasoning
The Chief Magistrate found the application to be informal and not made at the appropriate time, and thus denied it. The Chief Magistrate also noted the strict time constraints of the election petition and the need to facilitate its just, expeditious, proportionate, and affordable resolution.
Outcome
The application for stay of proceedings is denied.
Orders
- No order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Elections Act, 2011
- Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petition Rules, 2017
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