If, in the opinion of the court, the grounds alleged for the contest are insufficient, the complaint shall be dismissed. If the grounds are sufficient, the court shall proceed in a summary manner and may hear evidence, examine the returns, recount the ballots, and enter such orders and decisions as the facts and the law may require. Source: SL 1937, ch 123; SDC 1939, § 16.0239.
§ § 12-22-33Dismissal of insufficient complaint--Hearing of evidence--Entry of orders and decisions
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