Kongoti Ronald Anzelemo v Julius Oduor & 2 others [2017] KEMC 99 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 99
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 99 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2017
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondent's Application to Dismiss PetitionCoramCHERUTO C. KIPKORIR
Holding
The petition is struck out, and the respondent is awarded costs of the petition and application.
Facts
The petitioner filed a petition for the election of a Member of County Assembly, but failed to deposit the required security for costs within 10 days as mandated by the Elections Act.
Issues
- Petition's compliance with mandatory provisions of the Elections Act
- Respondent's delay in filing the application
Reasoning
The court found the petition incomplete due to the failure to deposit the security for costs within the required timeframe, and the respondent's delay in filing the application.
Outcome
Petition struck out
Orders
- Petition struck out
- Costs awarded to respondent
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Elections Act (No. 24 of 2011)
Cases cited (1)
- Esposito Franco vs. Amason Kingi Jeffa and two others (2010) eklr
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