Trial; owner controverting damages or denying trespass
Sec. 9. (a) Within five (5) days after the owner of a stray animal
confined under section 4 of this chapter receives a notice under
section 7 of this chapter, the owner may file a civil action to:
(1) controvert the amount of damages assessed; or
(2) deny the trespass.
(b) If the owner of a stray animal confined under section 4 of this
chapter files an action under subsection (a), the cause shall be
docketed for trial.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.11.
Last modified: May 24, 2006