California · Elections Code

ELEC §16720: After the court has heard the proofs and allegations of the parties, it shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law and immediately pronounce judgment either confirming the nomination or se

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After hearing evidence and arguments, a court must document its findings and conclusions, then immediately issue a judgment confirming or rejecting a nomination.

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After the court has heard the proofs and allegations of the parties, it shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law and immediately pronounce judgment either confirming the nomination or setting it aside and decreeing contestant nominated.

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