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Election nullification requires a named agent or candidate involvement and proof that malpractices affected the majority of voters.
Electoral law – election agent — statutory appointment and naming in nomination paper – attribution of corrupt acts; Election petitions – standard of proof – section 97(2)(a) requires proof of corrupt/illegal act and that majority of voters were or may have been prevented; Bribery and undue influence – isolated inducement insufficient to void election without majority/prevention evidence; Credibility – appellate restraint on factual findings.
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