Is there a legally mandated filing fee and/or deposit in the last instance?

Zambia

Answer

Yes, filing fee Yes, deposit

Source

Constitution 1996, Articles 41(2)

(2) Any question whichmay arise as to whether --

(a) any provisions ofthis Constitution or any law relating to the election of a President has been compliedwith;

(b) any person has beenvalidly elected as President under Article 34; shall be referred to anddetermined by the full bench of the Supreme Court.

EU2011 EOM Report, pg 20

For Supreme Court petitions no sum is set but the fee set by thecourt for a 2008 petition was very substantial at €7,472.

EU 2011 EOM Report, pg 20

A person bringing an election petitionin the High Court must pay €22 to court as security for costs.