Upon the hearing of such special proceedings, the court shall find and determine whether the notice of the filing of the petition has been duly given and published for the time and in the manner prescribed and shall have power and jurisdiction to examine and determine the legality and validity of, and approve and confirm, the proceedings for the organization of said district, from and including the petition for the organization of the internal improvement district, and all other proceedings which may affect the legality and validity of said bonds and the order of sale and the sale thereof. The court, inquiring into the regularity, legality, or correctness of said proceedings, must disregard any error, irregularity, or omission which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties to such special proceedings. The court by decree may approve and confirm such proceedings in part and disapprove and declare illegal or invalid other and subsequent parts of the proceedings. The cost of the special proceedings may be allowed and apportioned between the parties, in the discretion of the court. Appeals for review of judgments of the district court may issue as provided by law and the Colorado appellate rules as in other civil cases.
Source: L. 23: p. 519, § 47. CSA: C. 138, § 63. CRS 53: § 149-5-47. C.R.S. 1963: § 150-4-47.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 37 - Water and Irrigation
Article 44 - Internal Improvement Districts Law of 1923
§ 37-44-101. Liberal Construction
§ 37-44-102. Petition - Establishment of an Internal Improvement District
§ 37-44-103. Powers of District
§ 37-44-104. Presentation and Allowance of Petitions
§ 37-44-105. Notice of Election - Voters - Ballots
§ 37-44-107. Plans for Improvements
§ 37-44-108. Directors - Powers and Duties
§ 37-44-109. Meetings of Board - Records
§ 37-44-110. Title - Tax Exemption
§ 37-44-111. Conveyances - Power to Sue
§ 37-44-114. Classification of Lands
§ 37-44-115. Objections to Classifications
§ 37-44-116. Conduct of Appeals
§ 37-44-117. Appeal Not to Delay
§ 37-44-118. Modification of Classification
§ 37-44-119. Apportionment of Levy
§ 37-44-121. Assessment List - Collection
§ 37-44-123. Assessments Affect Land Benefited
§ 37-44-124. County Treasurer Ex Officio District Treasurer
§ 37-44-125. Where Office of District Kept
§ 37-44-126. Election of Officers - Oath or Affirmation - Bond
§ 37-44-127. Notices of Election of Officers
§ 37-44-128. Judges and Clerk of Election
§ 37-44-129. Voters to Appoint Judges if Necessary
§ 37-44-130. Administration of Oath
§ 37-44-132. Count of Ballots - Certificate of Returns
§ 37-44-133. Canvass of Returns - Result
§ 37-44-134. Procedure in Case of Tie
§ 37-44-135. Certificate of Election
§ 37-44-137. Collection of Assessments
§ 37-44-138. Construction Contract - Bond
§ 37-44-139. Claims - Audit - Payment
§ 37-44-140. Expenses of Organization
§ 37-44-141. Works May Cross Other Lands
§ 37-44-142. Officers' Compensation
§ 37-44-143. Limit of Indebtedness
§ 37-44-144. Insufficient Supply
§ 37-44-145. Judicial Action on Bonds
§ 37-44-146. Petition for Confirmation
§ 37-44-147. Notice of Hearing