25-1502. History: L. 1871, ch. 79, § 2; R.S. 1923, 25-1502; Repealed, L. 1978, ch. 138, § 22; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mandamus where most of votes fraudulent. The State, ex rel. Wells v. Marston, 6 Kan. 524. 2. Poll books are prima facie evidence as to votes and election result. Russell v. The State, ex rel. Nicholson, 11 Kan. 308, 312. Overruled: Shellabarger v. Nafus, 15 Kan. 554. 3. Granting of writ is largely within discretion of court. Golden v. Elliott, 13 Kan. 92; Light v. The State, ex rel., 14 Kan. 489. 4. Effect of second election held pending the proceedings. Scott v. Paulen, 15 Kan. 162. 5. Mode and time of appeal. The State, ex rel., v. Smith, 31 Kan. 129, 1 P. 251. 6. Act construed and applied; questions justiciable; who may bring action. Dunn v. Board of County Comm'rs of Morton County, 165 Kan. 314, 320, 321, 194 P.2d 924. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026