Kansas Statutes 25-1446. Procedure for court proceedings in the election contest
Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 25-1446
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The notice of contest, answer and application to intervene (if permitted) shall be treated as the pleadings in the case, and may be amended in the discretion of the court. The contest proceedings shall be heard as soon as practicable and within twenty (20) days after the filing of the notice of contest. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given as directed by the court. The matter shall be tried by the court in the manner provided for the trial of civil actions so far as practicable and the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 20-311d, 20-311e, 20-311f and 20-311g, shall be applicable to election contests. Except as otherwise provided by this act, the code of civil procedure shall be applicable to contests of elections authorized by this act.