Otim Nape George William v Ebil Fred & Another (Election Petition 17 of 2011) [2011] UGHC 73 (16 June 2011)
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PETITIONER \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10582067 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 VERSUS \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s15 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \ltrpar \s15\qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin360\itap0\pararsid9271520\contextualspace \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 EBIL FRED \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \s15 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}ELECTORAL COMMISSION\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85RESPONDENTS \par }\pard\plain \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10582067 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 \par \par BEFORE: THE HON. MR. JUSTICE MUSOTA STEPHEN \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10582067 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 RULING \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9441114 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 \par The appearances in this petition are as follows:-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10582067\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 The petitioner was present. He is represented by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Mr. Chris Bakiza, Kangye Mugabe }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Innocent Omara}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 . The first respondent }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid7080801\charrsid3690529 Ebil Fred}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7080801\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 was in court represented by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Mr. Abwang Otim}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 together with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Louis Odong}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 . The two were assisted by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Mr. Oyugi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 . The second respondent }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 is}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 represented by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Ms Carol Akware}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 of M/s Osilo and Co. Advocates. \par \par The petition under consideration was filed by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Mr. Otim Nape George William}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 against }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 Hon Ebil Fred}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 who was declared winner in the Parliamentary Elections held on 18}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 February 2011 for Kole Constituency, Kole District, and the Electoral Commission which returned the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 respondent as the validly elected candidate in the Uganda Gazette dated 21}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9441114\charrsid3690529 February 2011. \par \par Apart from the parties to this petition two other}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 candidates contested for the seat to wit; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 Olobo Lamek}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 Omara Felix Omara}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 . When the petition came up for scheduling conference both sides to the petition raised preliminary points of law challenging the validity of the petit ion on the one hand and the validity of the answer to the petition on the other}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 \par \par T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 hrough }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 Mr. Abwang}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 , the respondents raised the following objection to the petition. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15561410 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 That the petition is invalid because a fee of 150,000/= was not paid on presentation of the petition as required under Rule 5 Sub-rule 3 of the Parliamentary Elections (Election Petition) Rules SI 141-2. That this is mandatory otherwise the petition shall not be accepted.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 That on the 23.3.2011 when the petition was filed, 100,000/= was paid and 50,000/= was paid later as a top up.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15561410\charrsid3690529 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 That security for costs was not paid which is supposed to be 250,000/=. Learned counsel promised to provide authority for this requirement but he did not. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}That the affidavit of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 Otim Nape}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 , the petitioner was not paid for. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5526999 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 \par Learned counsel prayed that with the above omissions, this petition must be dismissed with costs. \par \par In reply, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 Mr. Chris Bakiza}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 for the petitioner conceded that when the petition was filed on 23.3.2011 only 100,000/= was paid because that was the assessment the Clerk was given by the Registrar. That subsequently as officers of the court counsel for the petitioner discovered the omission which he blamed on court, and paid a further 50,000/= as a top up.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10423316\charrsid3690529 That since the error was correct}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10423316\charrsid3690529 the same should not be visited on the pe}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 titioner}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10423316\charrsid3690529 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5526999\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10423316\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4005272 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10423316\charrsid3690529 Further that there has been subst}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 antial}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10423316\charrsid3690529 compliance with the law inspite of the errors. That the use of the word \'93shall\'94 in the law is not mandatory hence the absence of sanctions for non-compliance. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 \par 2. Regarding security for costs, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 Mr. Bakiza}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 submitted that it was paid and receipted. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 Mr. Chris Bakiza}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 \rquote s response was supplemented by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 Mr. Kangye}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10377526\charrsid3690529 who submitted that security for costs was paid in court and not in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 the Bank s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16394123\charrsid3690529 ince it has to go to the respondents in case the petition is dismissed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 Mr. Oma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid3034742\charrsid3690529 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 added that since the Registrar accepted 100, 000/=, received the petition and issued a notice of petition, the petition should not be rejected. That the spirit of the law is to collect revenue which is not determinative of the petition. He referred court to Article 126 (2) (e) of the Constitution, urging this court to administer substantive justice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4005272\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 \par The petitioner raised counter objection regarding the validity of the answer to the petition. \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 Mr. Chris Bakiza}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 submitted that:- \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9994094 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 There was non-compliance with the mode of filing an answer to the pet ition as provided for under R.8 (3) of the Parliamentary Elections (Election Petitions) Rules SI 141-2. He singled out the affidavit of the Respondent of 29.3.2011 as being incompetent and incomplete for violating the Commissioner for Oaths Act Cap.5 }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14111980\charrsid3690529 S.1 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 4) thereof. That the said affidavit was commissioned by one }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 Acan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 Stella of Lira who had no Practising Certificate for 2010 and 2011. Therefore the said affidavit cannot be used to support an answer to a petition. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}That the affidavit of the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 st}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 respondent is not in conformity with O.19 r.1 of the Civil Procedure Rules since it contains evidence, is argumentative and contains oppressive information as well as matters the deponent has no knowledge of. That the said affidavit be rejected and the answer to the petition be struck out. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid556073\charrsid3690529 S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 ince}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid556073\charrsid3690529 the same cannot be amended. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid556073\charrsid3690529 Mr. Chris Bakiza}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid556073\charrsid3690529 also pointed out affidavits which were sworn contrary to the Illiterates Protection Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10027776\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 These included that of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 Odoch Dennis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 Odyek Washington, Elida Morris Elida Ben}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 Angella alias Ojee Pad}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4467352\charrsid3690529 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10027776\charrsid3690529 That failure to comply with S.3 of the Act is fatal because where a}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16132758\charrsid3690529 requirement of Statute is not complied with, the omission is fatal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9994094\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13437971 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 Mr. Kangye}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 supported }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 Mr.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 Bakiza}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 \rquote s submission and pointed out other affidavits which were commissioned}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 by one }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 Ac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9322099\charrsid3690529 an Stella}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9322099\charrsid3690529 including those of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9322099\charrsid3690529 ASP Isabirye }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 G}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid9322099\charrsid3690529 erald}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 , Ogwal Martin, Odyek Washington, Eleander Morris, Elida Ben, Angula Fredrick, Apio Eunice }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 and}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 Atodi Yuventino}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 . Further that the affidavits commissioned by the Magistrate did not comply with the 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12727446\charrsid3690529 Schedule to the Commissioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16603882\charrsid3690529 for Oaths (Advocates) rules because the Magistrate did not state his names. These affidavits include that of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid16603882\charrsid3690529 Okeng Olet Charles, Okello Francis Ole, Ojok Alfred alias Munono, Okello Dennis, Omodi }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid11233213\charrsid3690529 Gi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid16603882\charrsid3690529 lbert }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16603882\charrsid3690529 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid16603882\charrsid3690529 Akullu Enin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16603882\charrsid3690529 . That all these affidavits be struck out.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13437971\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 \par In reply to the preliminary points of law raised by the petition}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 er}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 Mr. Odong }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 had this to say:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13990656 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 That }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 Mrs. Stella Acan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 commissioned the affidavits complained of on 29.3.2011 in the grace period allowed by the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid3034742\charrsid3690529 Advocates}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 Act because the law council takes time to inspect lawyers chambers which they complete at the end of March each year. That the grace period expires on 31}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 st}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 March every year. That a document signed by an advocate or commissioner who has no practicing certificate is not invalid. That it is the advocate who is punished. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 Mr. Odong}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 further submitted that the affidavit in support of the answer is not oppressive because it is specific and answers the allegations by the petitioner. Further that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 O.19 r. 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 of the Civil Procedure Rules does not provide for expunging such affidavits but it provides for costs to be paid to the aggrieved.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13990656\charrsid3690529 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 Regarding}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid3034742\charrsid3690529 the J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 urat }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 Mr. Odong}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529 submitted that the Rule relied}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 upon by learned counsel for the petitioner does not apply to judicial officers but if need be, an affidavit could be sworn by the judicial officer to correct the anomaly.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7292108\charrsid3690529
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7944391 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 \par In support of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 Mr. Odong}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 \rquote s submission, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 Mr. Abwang}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 said that in instances where an affidavit is argumentative court can punish the filing party in costs or use its discretion to ignore the argumentative paragraphs if found. Learned counsel however argued that his client\rquote s affidavit was not argu mentative but was explanatory of the averments by the petitioner. Learned counsel wondered whether an illiterate is a person who does not know English or one\rquote s language. He explained that the affidavits by the respondent are all explained to the deponents and a certification affixed to that effect. \par \par S.93 of the Parliamentary Elections Act provides for enactment of Rules of Court to govern Parliamentary Election Petitions. \par The said section provides that: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid14163601 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 \'9393 (1) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 The Chief Justice, in consultation with the Attorney General may make rules as to the practice and procedure }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\ul\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 to be observed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 in respect of any jurisdiction which under this Act is exercisable by the High Court and also in respect of any appeals from the exercise of that jurisdiction}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7944391 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 \par As a consequence of this law, the Parliamentary Elections (Election Petitions) Rules SI 141-2 were enacted. Rule 2 thereof provides that:- \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid14163601 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid14163601\charrsid3690529 These Rules shall apply to the conduct of election petitions in respect of Parliamentary elections held under the statute}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14163601\charrsid3690529 .\'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7944391\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin0\itap0\pararsid816732 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid816732\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid816732 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid816732\charrsid3690529 Rule 5 thereof regulates the mode of presentation of Petitions which has to be done within 30 days after the declaration of results of the election}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14111980\charrsid3690529 R.5 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 1))}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 ix copies of the petition have to be left with the Registrar (R.5 (2)). Then R.5 (3) provides as follows:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid816732\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid12867883 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 The petitioner or the advocate of the petitioner shall, at the time of presenting the petition pay a fee of 150,000/= shillings}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4983031 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 \par Non compliance with R.5 (3) has a sanction under R.5 (4) to the effect that: \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid12867883 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 If sub-rule (3) of this rule is not complied with, the petition shall not be accepted}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4983031\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin0\itap0\pararsid16208827 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16208827\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10167286 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16208827\charrsid3690529 My reading of the above provisions is that it is not optional to comply with the same when one}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 is filing an election}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 petition}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 . These are rules of procedure and not court fees Rules. Payment of the prescribed fee is an essential step. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9271520\charrsid3690529 \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 The consequences of failure to follow the prescribed procedure has been dealt with by the Court of Appeal for Uganda. Amongst the many decisions pronouncing on the said failure is the case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 ELECTION PETITION APPLICATION NO. 35 OF 2007 (1) HON ROSE AKOL OKULLO}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 (2) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 ELECTORAL COMMISSION VS AMONG ANNET ANITA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13464724\charrsid3690529 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 Although the said decision was dealing with observance of the Court of Appeal Rules, it is relevant to the general observance and compliance with the Rules of procedure in Courts of law generally. The court of appeal held }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 inter alia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 . \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13123986 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 \'93 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 n the case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 East and Southern Africa Development Bank (PTA) vs Concorp International Ltd CA No. 78 of 2001}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 this court considered the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\ul\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 consequences of failure to comply with rules of procedure}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 and in particular those prescribed in Part IV of the Judicature}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13123986\charrsid3690529 Co}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 urt of Appeal Rules) Directions\'85\'85..we said,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid10167286\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li1440\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13123986 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 \'93\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85 failure to serve a notice of appeal on a litigant affected by the intended appeal is an essential step. If not done within the required time, the appeal is rendered incompetent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin0\itap0\pararsid14420129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14420129\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13123986\charrsid3690529 The Court of appeal went on to hold that:- \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid13123986 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13123986\charrsid3690529 \'93In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid13123986\charrsid3690529 Gaba Beach Hotels Ltd vs Cairo international Bank Ltd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13123986\charrsid3690529 in the circumstances relevant to this application}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13507916\charrsid3690529 we followed the Supreme Court decision in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid13507916\charrsid3690529 Utex Industries Ltd v. Attorney General C. Application No.52 of 1995 and Civil Appeal No.2 of 2001}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13507916\charrsid3690529 and stated:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13123986\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li1440\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6432144 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13507916\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid13507916\charrsid3690529 We do not regard the rules relating to the Institution of appeals in this court to be mere technicalities that parties}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid5135616\charrsid3690529 can dispense with under Article 126 (2) (e)of the Constitutio n. They go to the root of the substantive justice and the doctrine of a fair trial. They are intended to protect both parties from possible abuse of court process to the prejudice of proper administration of justice.\'94}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid13507916\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5135616 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5135616\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid6432144\charrsid3690529 With the above analogy in mind, I am in agreement with the submissions by learned counsel for the respondents that it is a mandatory requirement of the law that upon}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 presentation of an election petition, a fee of 150,000/= must be paid and in full otherwise the petition would not be accepte d. This rule is intended to regulate presentation of petitions and prevention of abuse of court process to the prejudice of proper administration of justice. As rightly submitted by learned counsel for the respondents, when the petition was presented, s h s.100,000/= was paid as fees contrary to R.5 (3) of the Rules. Although the learned Registrar purported to receive the petition, that reception did not amount to legal receipt as envisaged under the law. He ought to have rejected the petition under R.5 (4) for non-compliance with R.5 (3) of the Rules.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid6432144\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 \par When I perused the record, I discovered that the faulty petition was the one which was served onto the respondents on 25 March 2011, 2 days later and on 28.3.2011 respectively. \par \par Basing on this service the first respondent answered the petition on 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 April 2011 and the 2 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 respondent answered on 5}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 April 2011. All this process was being done before full fees was paid. After the pleadings were apparently completed, the petitioner purported to pay 50,000/= on 17}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 th}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 May 2011 as \'93top up on filling fees in election petition No.17/2011\'94. Top ups are not provided }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 anywhere}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 in the Rules}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 . This was the day on which the hearing of the petition}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid2117003\charrsid3690529 began. It is not clear at what time the \'93top up\'94}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid2117003\charrsid3690529 was made. It could have been made after court adjourned since the hearing had been adjourned by 10:00A. M on that day. The mandatory requirement of R.5 (3) is not a technicality which can be dispensed with by court under Article 126 (2) (e) of the Constitution as submitted by counsel for the petitioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13922063\charrsid3690529 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4333949\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13922063\charrsid3690529 \par In Election Petition matters, if the prescribed fee is not paid in full before the petition is accepted, it is fatal and it invalidates the petition. It is an essential step. If it is not done as required then the petition is rendered incompetent.
\par \par Learned counsel for the petitioner tried to down play this requirement of the law as merely intended to collect revenue}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid11217456\charrsid3690529 for the government. I do not agree. Courts are not revenue collection agencies. The role of courts is to administer justice in an ord erly manner facilitated by the rules of procedure to prevent abuse of the process. Otherwise there would be total anarchy in the process if litigants were allowed to do what they wanted at their own volition and in their own time.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid83268\charrsid3690529 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13922063\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid83268\charrsid3690529 \par Regarding whether any fees was paid for the affidavit of the petitioner, it is not clear from the record. Like all the supporting affidavits, the affidavits only contain a High Court received stamp but no stamp indicating that fees was paid. However, the record has a bundle of receipts or Bank payment advice forms and pay in slips}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid16062658\charrsid3690529 indicating that bulk fees was banked in respect of different affidavits.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 These slips are dated long after the petition was filed. For example there is a pay }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 in slip dated 31 May 2011 of 30}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 ,000/=, 25}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 May 2011 of 22500/= and 17}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\super\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 May 2011 of 4500/=. It is difficult to know for which affidavits these payments were made. That notwithstanding, I am of the view that this could be explained during the scheduling conference in case it is held.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid83268\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 \par Regarding the payment of security for costs, learned counsel for the respond}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 ents did not provide a legal bac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 king for a requirement of a deposit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 of 250,000/= as security for costs. It is the Parliamentary Elections (Appeals to the High Court from Commission) Rule s SI 141-1 which provide for a deposit of 150,000/= as security for costs but not the rules under SI 141-2. According to the Parliamentary Elections (Election Petition) Rules, R.27 thereof:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid7104659\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid5513463 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 All costs of and incidental to the presentation and the proceedi ngs consequent on the petition shall be defrayed by the parties to the petition in such a manner and in such proportions as the court may determine}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid5513463 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 \par For the reasons I have given herein above, I will uphold the submission by learned counsel for the respon dent that this petition is incompetent for not having complied with the mandatory provisions of the law. This conclusion disposes of this petition but for academic purposes I will comment on the issues raised by learned counsel for the petitioner concern ing affidavits commissioned by a commissioner for oaths who is an advo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 cate but without a valid practis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 ing certificate and others commissioned by a Magistrate who did not write his or her names in full. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 What came out in the objection on this point by learned counsel}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid4281516\charrsid3690529 for the petitioner are three issues. The first is whether an advocate who has been appointed as commissioner for oaths under the provisions of S.2 of the Commissioner for Oaths (Advocates) Act can continue to serve as a Commissioner for Oaths after his/her certificate has expired. The second issue is what is the effect of an oath or affidavit taken before a commissioner for oaths who is an advocate and whose }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12398477\charrsid3690529 practicing certificate had expired at the time he/she administered the oath.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid5513463\charrsid3690529 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12398477\charrsid3690529 \par Thirdly, what is the effect of a Magistrate who administered an oath but did not write his names in full. \par \par I will deal with these points separately starting with the first. \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12398477\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (1)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid12398477 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid12398477\charrsid3690529 Under the Commissioner for oaths (Advocates) Act Cap.5, the Chief Justice}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid13593667\charrsid3690529 appoints practicing advocates who have practiced for not less than 2 years in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 Uganda prior to making the application for appointment, and who are certified to be fit and proper persons by two other advocates to be commissioners for oaths. This appointment is published in the Gazette. Each commission terminates forthwith on the holder thereof ceasing to practice as an advocate. (See SI of Cap.5). \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid9576609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 \par For an advocate to practise law, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 he/she must have a valid practis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 ing certificate (S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 .11}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 Advocates Act). It is o n this basis therefore that an advocate can continue to be a Commissioner for Oaths. The commission granted to an advocate under the Act goes with a practising certificate. Once an advocate has ceased to practise as such the Commission also ceases. }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid3690529\charrsid3690529 Therefore,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 it can be stated that an advocate whose practising certificate has expired cannot legally continue to administer an oath to anybody since his/her practising certificate is the basis upon }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9253955\charrsid3690529 which }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 the Commissioner for oaths operates. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid9576609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid12398477 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 Rega rding the effect on the validity of an affidavit commissioned or documents filed by an advocate whose certificate had expired it was held in the case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 OLWORA V. Uganda Central Cooperative Union Ltd Civil Appeal No.25 of 1992}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 that documents signed or file d by an advocate who has no practising certificate during the period of grace are valid. Nothing was decided about documents signed and filed outside the grace period. The later case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 Kabogere Coffee Factory v. Haji Twahibu Kigongo Supreme Court Civil Application No.10 of 1993}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 (Unreported) provided the answer. It was held and specifically stated that documents filed after the expiry of the days of grace were invalid. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li360\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin360\itap0\pararsid9576609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid9576609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 In the Court of Appeal, the position of the law was further clarified in the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 Bakunda Darlington vs Dr. Kinyatta Stanley and Anor. Civil Appeal No. 27 of 1996}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 . It was held }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 inter alia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 that:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li1440\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3034742 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 An advocate who is commissioned by the Chief Justice under S.2(1) (now S.1) of the Commissioner for Oaths (Advocates) Act ceases to be a Commis sioner for Oaths the moment his practising certificate expires and that an advocate who practices without a practising certificate commits an offence under S.14 (Now. S.15) of the Advocates Act. Accordingly all the acts which he (or she) performs in his capacity as an advocate or commissioner for oaths after the period of grace has expired are invalid. It may be stated here that any person who administers an oath when he has no authority to do so commits an offence under S.85 of the Penal Code Act}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid11891925\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid14504916 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15083925\charrsid3690529 (The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 Commissioner for Oaths (Advocates) Act S.6 also makes it an offence). \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid3034742 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 Applying the above statement of the law, had this petition been properly before this court, I would not have hesitated to uphold the submission by learned counsel for the petitioner that the affidavits commissioned by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 Stella Acan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 are invalid because she did it without a valid practising certificate. The unchallenged communication f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid15083925\charrsid3690529 rom}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 the Chief Registrar who is the licensing officer confirmed that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 Stella Acan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 had no practising certifica tes for both 2010 and 2011. Therefore her actions could not be salvaged under the period of grace. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid14504916 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14504916\charrsid3690529 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1258019\charrsid3690529 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-630\li450\ri180\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin180\lin450\itap0\pararsid15083925 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1258019\charrsid3690529 There are people/officers who under The Commissioners for Oaths (Advocates) Act are permitted to serve as Commissioners for Oaths even though they are not advocates. Under S.3 thereof:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid9576609\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li1170\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin1170\itap0\pararsid15083925 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1258019\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid1258019\charrsid3690529 Every Magistrate and the Chief Registrar of the High Court (which expression shall include Deputy and district Registrars) shall have, virtute officii, all powers and duties of Commission for Oaths}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1258019\charrsid3690529 .\'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \fi-360\li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid15083925 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Magistrates and Registrars are therefore }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 ex-officii}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Commissioners for Oaths. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid1973976 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid1973976 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that failure by the magistrate to state his or her names on the affidavits of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Okeng Olet Charles, Okello Francis Ole, Ojok Alfred }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 alias}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Munono, Okello Dennis, Omondi Gilbert }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Akullu Enin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 was fatal and invalidated the said affidavits. Learned counsel contended that this is a requirement under Rule 9 and the third Schedule to the Rules. The third Schedule provides the form of Jurat as follows:- \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid3034742 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 \'93}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Sworn/Declared before me\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85this \'85\'85\'85\'85..day of \'85\'85\'85.., 20\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85at \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85. \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri1800\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin1800\lin720\itap0\pararsid15536018 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid15536018\charrsid3690529 \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85 \'85\'85\'85. \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid15536018\charrsid3690529 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Commissioner for Oaths}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 \'94 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li720\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin720\itap0\pararsid1973976 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid1973976 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Clearly there is a requirement to state the names of the Commissioner for Oaths b e it an advocate or Magistrate in the space provided. This omission is however, minor and can be curable by an affidavit clarifying the particulars of the officer who administered the oath. \par \par In conclusion, I will order that this petition be struck out with costs. \par \par \par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid1973976 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Musota Stephen \par JUDGE \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid12660489\charrsid3690529 16.6.2011 \par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri180\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin180\lin0\itap0\pararsid1973976 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 Order: \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 M/s Abwang }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid3034742\charrsid3690529 Oti}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid1973976\charrsid3690529 m }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs28 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs28\cf1\insrsid14165107\charrsid3690529 & Co. 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