The Law Reports (King's Bench Division)
[2024] KB 1
King’s Bench Division
Green
v
Hannah-Wood and another
[2023] EWHC 2034 (KB)
2023 July 13; Aug 3
Jefford, Soole JJ
Local government— Election— Petition— Petitioner receiving more votes than other candidate in local elections for town council— Other candidate incorrectly declared as elected— Petitioner bringing petition to question election— Whether purported resignation of other candidate frustrating relief sought by petition— Whether other candidate duly elected—
Local Government Act 1972 (c 70), ss 84, 87(1)(b), 89[1]
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Representation of the People Act 1983 (c 2), ss 127, 139(3), 145[1]
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Local Election (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (SI 2006/3305), r 50[1]
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