South Carolina Statutes
§ 5-15-140 — Contesting election results; appeal from decision of municipal election commission.
South Carolina·Title 5 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS·Ch. 15 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES
Within ten days after notice of the decision of the municipal election commission, any party aggrieved thereby may appeal from such decision to the court of common pleas. Notice of appeal shall be served on the opposing parties or their attorneys and filed in the office of the clerk of court within ten days. The notice of appeal shall act as a stay of further proceedings pending the appeal.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-102; 1975 (59) 692.
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