§ 6608. Election Contests- Costs
TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6608. Election Contests: Costs. (a) If the proceedings under this section are dismissed for insufficient evi- dence or for want of prosecution, or the election is confirmed by the court, judgment shall be rendered against the contestant, for costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, in favor of the defendant. If the election results are reversed, judgment for costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be rendered against the defendant, in favor of the contestant. (b) Where two or more contests are joined for the purpose of recounting votes as provided in this article, the costs may be apportioned among the parties in the discretion of the court. Source: Repealed and reenacted by PL 12-18, § 2 (6608).
Source: CNMI Law Revision Commission