Sec. 10. (a) A person assessed may appeal the assessment to the circuit or superior court of the county in which the proceedings for the construction of the work were held by filing with the clerk of the court, within ten (10) days after the date of posting the notices, an appeal bond:
(1) payable to the committee in the amount of two (2) times the assessment;
(2) with surety to the approval of the clerk; and
(3) conditioned that the person will prosecute the appeal and pay all costs that are adjudged against the person.
(b) The clerk shall issue a summons for the committee served by the sheriff.
(c) The committee shall file with the clerk the following:
(1) A copy of the record of the assessment for the repairs.
(2) The notice of the assessment.
(3) A statement showing when and where the notices were posted.
(d) Other pleadings are not necessary.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-19.5-3(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage
14-27-3-1. Duties of Superintendent of Construction
14-27-3-2. Laborer's and Materialman's Liens
14-27-3-3. Pro Rata Distribution of Excess Money
14-27-3-4. Assessments; Defect in Proceedings Not Defeating Collection
14-27-3-5. Assessments; Petition for Additional Assessments
14-27-3-6. Assessments; Supplemental Petitions
14-27-3-7. Levee Repair and Maintenance; Records; Warrants
14-27-3-8. Apportionment and Assessment of Costs of Repairs
14-27-3-8.5. Appointed Levee Committee Members
14-27-3-9. Notice of Assessments
14-27-3-10. Appeal of Assessment; Bond; Summons; Pleadings
14-27-3-11. Appeal of Assessment; Proceedings
14-27-3-12. Appeal of Assessment; Costs
14-27-3-13. Assessments; Certified Copy; Placement on Tax Duplicate; Applicability of Statutes
14-27-3-14. Preservation and Protection of Levee
14-27-3-15. Additions to or Protection of Levee Upon Petition of Landowners
14-27-3-16. Pumping or Removal of Water Upon Petition of Landowners
14-27-3-17. Applicability of Statutes Regarding Assessments