Pennsylvania § 8044 - Finality of result of election.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8044 — Finality of result of election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8044. Finality of result of election.
Any interested party or any taxpayer may contest the validity of any election proceedings under this subchapter by filing with the court a complaint in equity specifically alleging any errors complained of in the proceedings, and the petitioner shall have the burden of proof. If no complaint has been filed or if a complaint has been filed and has been finally dismissed, the election shall be conclusively deemed to be valid. If, prior to the timely filing of a complaint, further proceedings in connection with the incurring of the debt have been filed with the department, then any contest shall proceed by way of an appeal from the action of the department upon the proceedings. The petition or appeal provided by this section shall be the party's or the taxpayer's sole and exclusive remedies.
Cross References. Section 8044 is referred to in section 8043 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8044
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8044 cover?
Section 8044 ("Finality of result of election.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 8044?
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