25-1444. Contestee's answer to notice of contest. When the notice of contest questions only which of the parties to the contest received the highest number of votes legally cast at the election for the office, the contestee need not file an answer. For all other election contests or in any contest in which the contestee desires to offer testimony on points not specified in the contestant's notice, the contestee shall file and serve on the contestant an answer to the notice of contest. The answer shall so far as practicable, conform to the rules for pleading in civil actions. Service of the answer shall be made within five days after service of contestant's notice upon the contestee. Service of the answer shall be made in the same manner as provided for service of an answer in civil actions or in such manner as the court may by order direct.
History: L. 1978, ch. 138, ยง 11; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 14 - Contest Of Elections
25-1434 Application of act; definitions.
25-1435 Who may contest elections.
25-1438 Contests of question submitted elections; filing of notice of contest; contents.
25-1439 Time for filing notice of contest; copy of notice to election official.
25-1441 Service of notice of contest.
25-1444 Contestee's answer to notice of contest.
25-1445 Intervenors in contest.
25-1446 Procedure for court proceedings in the election contest.
25-1447 Inspection of ballots and voting machines; procedure; bond.
25-1449 Final determination of contest of question submitted elections; disposition by court.