21-2-520. Definitions.
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As used in this article, the term:
“Contestant” means any person or persons entitled under Code Section 21-2-521 to contest the result of any primary or election.
“Defendant” means:
The person whose nomination or election is contested;
The person or persons whose eligibility to seek any nomination or office in a run-off primary or election is contested;
The election superintendent or superintendents who conducted the contested primary or election; or
The public officer who formally declared the number of votes for and against any question submitted to electors at an election.