The certificate of the Secretary of State showing that the election was held and that two-thirds of the qualified voters voting at the election voted in favor of removal shall be sufficient evidence of the holding of the election and of the number of votes cast.
History. Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 44, § 4; Code 1882, § 508aa; Civil Code 1895, § 394; Civil Code 1910, § 489; Ga. L. 1911, p. 54, § 1; Code 1933, § 23-504.
History of Code section.
The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Wells v. Ragsdale, 102 Ga. 53 , 29 S.E. 165 (1897).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 4 - Change or Removal of County Site
§ 36-4-2. Conduct of Election Generally; Returns
§ 36-4-3. Form and Marking of Ballots; Number of Votes Required to Authorize Removal
§ 36-4-4. Certificate of Secretary of State as Evidence of Election and Number of Votes
§ 36-4-5. Where Courts to Be Held After Removal; Validity of Proceedings