California § 16800 - If the proceedings in a general election contest under this division are dismisse
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16800 — If the proceedings in a general election contest under this division are dismisse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16800. If the proceedings in a general election contest under this division are dismisse
If the proceedings in a general election contest under this division are dismissed for insufficiency or for want of prosecution, or the election is confirmed by the court, judgment for costs shall be rendered against the contestant and in favor of the defendant. If the election is annulled or set aside on the ground of errors of a precinct board in conducting the election or in canvassing the returns, the costs shall be a charge against the county or city where the election was held. When the election is annulled or set aside on any other ground, judgment for costs shall be given in favor of contestant and against the defendant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16800
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16800 cover?
Section 16800 ("If the proceedings in a general election contest under this division are dismisse") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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