Section 115.593 – New election ordered, when.
Effective – 01 Jan 1978 115.593. New election ordered, when. — If the court or legislative body trying a contested election determines there were irregularities of sufficient magnitude to cast doubt on the validity of the initial election, it may order a new election for the contested office or on the contested question. The order […]
Section 115.563 – Contests for office of senator or representative to be heard by respective body.
Effective – 20 May 1982 115.563. Contests for office of senator or representative to be heard by respective body. — 1. All contested elections for the office of state senator shall be heard and determined by the state senate. All contested elections for the office of state representative shall be heard and determined by the […]
Section 115.595 – Person holding certificate of election to hold office pending outcome — question shall be deemed decided as shown by returns pending outcome.
Effective – 01 Jan 1978 115.595. Person holding certificate of election to hold office pending outcome — question shall be deemed decided as shown by returns pending outcome. — 1. In each case of a pending election contest for an office, the person holding the certificate of election may qualify and take the office at […]
Section 115.565 – Contests for house or senate seats, where and how filed.
Effective – 20 May 1982 115.565. Contests for house or senate seats, where and how filed. — Not later than thirty days after the official announcement of the election result is issued by the secretary of state, any candidate who wishes to contest the election for an office provided in section 115.563 shall file a […]
Section 115.597 – Appeal from circuit court decisions allowed, procedure for.
Effective – 01 Jan 1978 115.597. Appeal from circuit court decisions allowed, procedure for. — In all cases of contested elections, except contested elections heard by the supreme court or the state senate or house of representatives, the right of appeal shall exist, and appeals may be taken in the same time or manner and […]
Section 115.567 – Contestee, service on, how made — notice to secretary of state — time for filing answer.
Effective – 01 Jan 1978 115.567. Contestee, service on, how made — notice to secretary of state — time for filing answer. — 1. At the time of filing, the contestee shall be served with a copy of the petition by the contestant or his representative. With the copy of the petition shall be included […]
Section 115.569 – Depositions, when taken — civil discovery rules to apply.
Effective – 20 May 1982 115.569. Depositions, when taken — civil discovery rules to apply. — Immediately upon the filing of a petition and answer, the taking of depositions may commence at the option of the contestant, and the persons selected by the contestant and contestee to take depositions shall immediately issue subpoenas to the […]
Section 115.571 – Evidence to be received, form, contents.
Effective – 20 May 1982 115.571. Evidence to be received, form, contents. — 1. Evidence received by the senate or house may be either by depositions taken pursuant to section 115.569 or by witnesses subpoenaed for personal appearance before the senate or house. 2. No testimony shall be received in the taking of depositions which […]
Section 115.573 – No appeal from decision of house or senate.
Effective – 01 Jan 1978 115.573. No appeal from decision of house or senate. — The determination made by the state senate or the state house of representatives on a contested election shall be final and not subject to court review. ——– (L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.225) Effective 1-01-78
Section 115.575 – Contests for office of circuit judge, where heard — other contests, where heard — filing in incorrect circuit, procedure.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 115.575. Contests for office of circuit judge, where heard — other contests, where heard — filing in incorrect circuit, procedure. — 1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, all contested elections for the office of circuit or associate circuit judge not subject to the provisions of Article […]