At the trial the ballots shall be opened and a recount taken, in the presence of all parties, of the votes cast for the various candidates in all contests where it appears from the statements filed that a recount is necessary for the proper determination of the contest. The Superior Court may, where two (2) or more statements of contest are filed requiring a recount, join together the actions of the contestant for the purpose of recounting the votes. SOURCE: GC § 2612. Codified as 3 GCA § 12113. Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 31-255:2 (Dec. 11, 2012).