California Elections Code Section 16602

CA Elec Code § 16602 (2017)  

In the trial and determination of election contests, the court shall be governed by the rules of law and evidence governing the determination of questions of law and fact, so far as the same may be applicable. It may dismiss the proceedings if the statement of the cause of the contest is insufficient, or for want of prosecution.

(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018