State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > North-carolina > Chapter_120 > GS_120-10_2§ 120‑10.2. Definitions.
As used in this Article, thefollowing terms mean:
(1) Clerk. ThePrincipal Clerk of the house in which the election of the seat is beingcontested.
(2) Committee. TheCommittee on Rules of the appropriate house unless, by rule, the house hasdesignated another committee to hear contests.
(3) Contest. Achallenge to the apparent election of a member of the General Assembly or arequest to determine an undecided election to a seat of the General Assembly inaccordance with the provisions of this Article.
(4) Contestant. Anunsuccessful candidate in an election to which this Article applies whoinitiates a contest.
(5) Contestee. Acandidate in an election to which this Article applies who is not a contestant.
(6) Notice of intent. The notice required to initiate a contest in accordance with the provisions ofthis Article.
(7) Unsuccessfulcandidate. A candidate for an elective office to which this Article applieswho has not been issued a certificate of election. (2005‑3, s. 2.)
