When the contest is decided, costs shall be taxed against the candidate filing the complaint if he is unsuccessful, or, if he is successful, against the counties and cities included in the area in which the election was held. A certificate of election shall be granted to the successful party, unless he has already received one.
Code 1950, §§ 24-395.3, 24-437; 1952, c. 489; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-244; 1993, c. 641.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 8 - Recounts and Contested Elections
§ 24.2-800. Recounts in all elections
§ 24.2-801. Petition for recount; recount court
§ 24.2-801.1. Petition for recount of election for presidential electors; recount court
§ 24.2-802.2. General recount procedures
§ 24.2-802.3. Costs of the recount
§ 24.2-803. Contest of election to General Assembly
§ 24.2-804. Contest of elections of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General
§ 24.2-806. Contest of other primaries and elections
§ 24.2-807. Contest only on complaint of unsuccessful party; contents of complaint
§ 24.2-808. Time of filing and service of complaint; enlargement or amendment of complaint
§ 24.2-809. Filing answer; contents; enlargement or amendment of answer
§ 24.2-810. Taking depositions and deciding contests
§ 24.2-811. Costs and issuance of certificate of election
§ 24.2-812. Proceedings when court decides no valid election has been held