Section 12-21-1 - Purpose of chapter--Liberal construction

12-21-1. Purpose of chapter--Liberal construction.The intent of the provisions of this chapter is to procure a speedy and correct determination of the true and actual count of all ballots cast at an election, which ballots are valid on their face, and all provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to that end. Source: SDC 1939, §16.1801.