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…We see some merit in the first ground, but since the applicant did not in his plaint seek the equitable relief of specific performance, it would seem to us that it can not be said that the appeal if successful, would be nugatory…

…The plaintiffs are asking for Judgment against the defendant for:- (a) shs. 27,200 (b) General Damages (c) Costs of this suit (d) Such further or alternative relief as this Honourable Court may deem fit to grant.…

…The application also seeks other and or further relief or orders to be granted. In an affidavit sown on 13.6.95 the Company denies owing the Petitioner the Kshs 7,228,478/65 upon which the petition is founded upon.…

…Where in a voidable marriage, the Petitioner’s conduct amounts to approbation of the marriage, this fact precludes the Petitioner from obtaining relief unlike in void marriages where the conduct of the Petitioner is immaterial…

…MUGIRIA [1983] KLR 78, this statement is to be found at page 94: “the mistake or misunderstanding of the plaintiff’s legal adviser, even though negligent, may be accepted as a proper ground for granting relief under Order…

…Mr Kilonzo wondered, and perhaps rightly so, as to whether Parliament meant that a petitioner who found himself in the circumstance like that of his client had no recourse for relief in the law.…

…Chief Justice Taft in the case of Exparte Philip Grossman 71 U.S. 4 (WALL) 333 1867 explained the effect of the power of mercy as follows: “Executive clemency exists to afford relief from unique harshness or evident mistake…

…I am empowered under Article 23 to grant an appropriate relief as to ensure that the ends of justice are met.…

…that the Petition be signed by a Petitioner in Rule 8 (4) (b) of the Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules, 2017 and be supported by an affidavit made by the Petitioner containing grounds on which relief…

…A Party's case is contained in its pleadings as supported by evidence from which this Honourable Court determines the issue(s) in dispute and awards relief accordingly.…

…that the Petition be signed by a Petitioner in Rule 8 (4) (b) of the Elections (Parliamentary and County Elections) Petitions Rules, 2017 and be supported by an affidavit made by the Petitioner containing grounds on which relief…

…A Party's case is contained in its pleadings as supported by evidence from which this Honourable Court determines the issue(s) in dispute and awards relief accordingly.…