7-7-106. Hearing and determination on challenge. (1) Within 5 days after the petition is filed, the district judge shall designate the time and place of hearing.
(2) The clerk shall immediately issue a citation for the defendant to appear at the time and place specified in the order and shall serve the citation immediately upon the defendant either:
(a) personally; or
(b) if the party cannot be found, by leaving a copy at the house where the defendant last resided.
(3) The court shall meet at the time and place designated to determine the contested election and has all the powers necessary to the determination of the election.
(4) The court is governed by the rules of law and evidence governing the determination of questions of law and fact so far as the rules may be applicable.
(5) The court shall continue in special session to hear and determine all issues in the contested election. After hearing the proofs and allegations of the parties and within 10 days after submission, the court shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall immediately pronounce judgment, either confirming or annulling and setting aside the election. The judgment must be entered immediately after the pronouncement.
History: En. Sec. 213, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4202; amd. Sec. 499, Ch. 61, L. 2007.
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