25-1452. Costs of contests of elections. If the election be confirmed or the contest be dismissed, judgment shall be rendered against the contestant for all costs. No costs shall be rendered against the contestee unless found responsible for any of the provisions in (a) through (f) of K.S.A. 25-1436. The court, in the interests of justice may waive any costs assessed pursuant to this section in which case the costs shall be paid by the state from any appropriations therefor. Payment by the state shall be made by the director of accounts and reports upon voucher therefor approved by the clerk of the district court.
History: L. 1978, ch. 138, ยง 19; 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.