Section 73-6-16 - Petition; insufficient signatures.

73-6-16. [Petition; insufficient signatures.]

If the court, or presiding judge thereof, after hearing any and all competent evidence that may be offered for and against the said petition, shall find that same has not been signed as herein required, the said petition shall be dismissed at the cost of the petitioners, and judgment shall be entered against said petitioners for the amount of said costs.