California · Elections Code
ELEC §16620: The court shall meet at the time and place designated in the order setting the contest for trial, and shall have all powers necessary to determine the issues.
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This statute establishes that courts must convene at scheduled times and locations to hear cases, and possess the authority needed to resolve the legal issues presented.
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