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Kongoti Ronald Anzelemo v Julius Oduor & 2 others [2017] KEMC 99 (KLR)

[2017] KEMC 99 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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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

  1. Petition's compliance with mandatory provisions of the Elections Act
  2. 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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