2025 Code of Georgia
Title 21 - Elections (Chs. 1 — 5)
Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally (Arts. 1 — 15)
Article 13 - Contested Elections and Primaries (§§ 21-2-520 — 21-2-529)
§ 21-2-529. Liability for costs; methods of collecting
The contestant and the defendant shall be liable to the officers and witnesses for the costs made by them, respectively. If the result of the primary or election is confirmed, the petition dismissed, or the prosecution fails, judgment shall be rendered against the contestant for costs; and, if the judgment is against the defendant or the result of the primary or election is set aside, he or she shall pay the costs at the discretion of the court. After entry of judgment, the costs may be collected by attachment or otherwise.
History
Code 1933, § 34-1710, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.
Annotations
Research References & Practice Aids
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d.26 Am. Jur. 2d, Elections, § 327.
C.J.S.29 C.J.S., Elections, § 561 et seq.
ALR.Costs or reimbursement for expenses incident to election contest or recount, 106 A.L.R. 928.
Hierarchy Notes:O.C.G.A. Title 21
O.C.G.A. Title 21, Ch. 2
O.C.G.A. Title 21, Ch. 2, Art. 13
