Jane Chemutai Koskei v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & another [2018] KEMC 72 (KLR)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 72
- Citation
- [2018] KEMC 72 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 January 2018
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TypeElection PetitionPostureFirst Respondent seeks extension of time to file a response to the Petition; Petitioner opposes the application.CoramHON. G.A. MMASI (MRS)
Holding
The First Respondent's application for extension of time is allowed, and they are granted seven (7) days to file and serve their response. The application to strike out the petition is dismissed.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition on September 12, 2017, and served it on the First Respondent on November 13, 2017. The First Respondent filed a notice of address but did not file a response.
Issues
- Extension of time to file a response
- Striking out the petition for failure to enjoin people whose nomination to County Assembly of Laikipia is being challenged
Reasoning
The court found that both parties had not come to court with clean hands and that the application for extension of time had merit. The application to strike out the petition was premature and dismissed.
Outcome
The First Respondent's application for extension of time is allowed, and the application to strike out the petition is dismissed.
Orders
- The First Respondent is granted leave of seven (7) days to file and serve their response.
- The application to strike out the petition is dismissed.
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