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§ 16-312. Petition alleging irregularities other than fraud--Sufficiency of allegations--Hearin...

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Title 11. Cities and Towns (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Municipal Code (Refs & Annos)
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Article XVI. Municipal Elections
Part 3. Oklahoma Town Meeting Act (Refs & Annos)
11 Okl.St.Ann. § 16-312
§ 16-312. Petition alleging irregularities other than fraud--Sufficiency of allegations--Hearing
Currentness
When a petition alleging irregularities other than fraud is filed, the petition must allege a sufficient number of irregularities and of such nature as to:
1. Prove that the contestant is lawfully entitled to be announced the winner; or
2. Prove that it is impossible to determine with mathematical certainty which nominee is entitled to be announced the winner. Proof of failure of the presiding officer to take the vote by a paper ballot shall be sufficient proof of this requirement.
If such allegations are not made, the petition shall be deemed frivolous by the presiding judge and shall be dismissed. Said petition must set forth specific allegations of irregularities. If said petition is filed in the manner herein provided, the district judge of the county or such other judge as may be assigned by the Supreme Court shall hear and determine said issue in the same manner as provided for a petition alleging fraud.

Credits

Laws 1988, c. 105, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1988; Laws 1989, c. 78, § 3, emerg. eff. April 17, 1989.
11 Okl. St. Ann. § 16-312, OK ST T. 11 § 16-312
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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