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Petitioner failed to prove corrupt practices and widespread effect to void the election; nullification reversed.
Electoral law – election petitions – section 97(2)(a) Electoral Process Act – standard of proof in election petitions (fairly high degree of convincing clarity) – attribution to candidate via appointed election/polling agent or knowledge/consent/approval – hearsay and need for corroboration – effect on majority of voters required to void election – pleadings and failure to file answer.
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