The contested election shall have preference in the order of hearing to all other cases and shall be commenced at the date set and heard day to day, including evenings and weekends if necessary, until determined. There shall be no continuances except by consent, so that the case may be concluded not later than the tenth Tuesday prior to the general election.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 115.535
Election contest to have preference in order of hearing
Known as the Fair Ballot Access Act
The act spans §§ 115–115 (365 sections).
Effective: 13 Jun 1996, see footnote; (L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.020, A.L. 1993 S.B. 31, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1557 & 1489)
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.