Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3515 | Recount; Contest of Elections
Section 3515.11 | Proceedings at Trial of Contest of Election.

Effective: October 1, 1953
Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly
The proceedings at the trial of the contest of an election shall be similar to those in judicial proceedings, in so far as practicable, and shall be under the control and direction of the court which shall hear and determine the matter without a jury, with power to order or permit amendments to the petition or proceedings as to form or substance. Such court may allow adjournments for not more than thirty days, for the benefit of either party, on such terms as to costs and otherwise as seem reasonable to the court, the grounds for such adjournment being shown by affidavit. The hearing shall proceed expeditiously and the total of such adjournments shall not exceed thirty days after the date set for the original hearing.

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