If in any election contest it appears that another person than the defendant has the highest number of legal votes, the court shall declare that person elected.
Cal. Elec. Code § 16703
General Elections
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 111 F. App'x 885 - D'Agostino v. Delgadillo (2004)
Most recently applied in 111 F. App'x 885 - D'Agostino v. Delgadillo (October 2004)
Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.
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