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Call Now: 904-383-7448The contestant and the defendant shall be liable to the officers and witnesses for the costs made by them, respectively. If the result of the primary or election is confirmed, the petition dismissed, or the prosecution fails, judgment shall be rendered against the contestant for costs; and, if the judgment is against the defendant or the result of the primary or election is set aside, he or she shall pay the costs at the discretion of the court. After entry of judgment, the costs may be collected by attachment or otherwise.
(Code 1933, § 34-1710, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.)
- 26 Am. Jur. 2d, Elections, §§ 324, 325.
- 29 C.J.S., Elections, § 536 et seq.
- Costs or reimbursement for expenses incident to election contest or recount, 106 A.L.R. 928.
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Court: Supreme Court of Georgia | Date Filed: 2010-03-01
Citation: 690 S.E.2d 389, 286 Ga. 582, 2010 Fulton County D. Rep. 522, 2010 Ga. LEXIS 175
Snippet: one party prevails over the other (see OCGA § 21-2-529) and I believe that provision is sufficient to
Court: Supreme Court of Georgia | Date Filed: 2007-02-26
Citation: 642 S.E.2d 80, 281 Ga. 668
Snippet: McCreary pay all costs in accordance with OCGA § 21-2-529.[3] The superior court found that McCreary's attempt