25-1452. Costs of contests of elections. - Kansas Statutes

25-1452

Chapter 25.--ELECTIONS Article 14.--CONTEST OF ELECTIONS

      25-1452.   Costs of contests of elections.If the election be confirmed or the contest be dismissed, judgment shallbe rendered against the contestant for all costs. No costs shall berendered against the contestee unless found responsible for any of theprovisions in (a) through (f) of K.S.A. 25-1436. The court,in the interests of justice may waive any costs assessed pursuant tothis section in which case the costs shall be paid by the state from anyappropriations therefor. Payment by the state shall be made by thedirector of accounts and reports upon voucher therefor approved by theclerk of the district court.

      History:   L. 1978, ch. 138, § 19; July 1.