Requirement to hold a hearing
Samoa
Answer
Yes
Source
SamoaElectoral Act 1963
PARTX ELECTION PETITIONS, 110, p. 100
110. Court and place of trial - Everyelection petition shall be tried by two or more judges of the Supreme Court atsuch place nominated by the Court.
http://www.parliament.gov.ws/images/Electoral_Act_1963_-__Reprint_as_at_2010.pdf