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…Njangu’s case show that in order to sustain a plea of res judicata, it is necessary to show: (a) that everything that is directly and substantially in controversy in the subsequent suit as the foundation of the claim for relief…

…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…

…on the merits of the case at the full hearing; secondly, the Court will ordinarily consider whether there is a threat of irreparable harm; and thirdly, whether harm to the respondent would outweigh the need for temporary relief…

…A Court cannot stultify itself by entertaining matters in which the relief claimed cannot be enforced, or if the injunction will be ineffective for practical purpose, or be defeated by some other lawful arrangement.…

…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.…