CHAPTER 6. EXCEPTIONS TO EMINENT DOMAIN ASSESSMENTS
IC 32-24-6
Chapter 6. Exceptions to Eminent Domain Assessments
IC 32-24-6-1
Law governing procedure
Sec. 1. (a) A party may file a written objection in a proceeding for
the condemnation or appropriation of property for public use brought
by:
(1) the state of Indiana;
(2) a commission, a department, or an agency of the state;
(3) a county;
(4) a township;
(5) a city;
(6) a town; or
(7) a taxing district;
under a law of the state authorizing the assessment of damages or
benefits, appraisal, compensation, condemnation, or appropriation of
property for public use.
(b) A party aggrieved by:
(1) the assessment of compensation or damages;
(2) the fixing of the value of the property involved; or
(3) the fixing of benefits;
as set forth in the report of an appraiser filed in a proceeding
described in subsection (a) may file written exceptions in the office
of the clerk of the court in which the cause is pending within ten (10)
days after the report is filed. After the objections are filed, the cause
shall proceed to issue, trial, and judgment as in civil actions in
accordance with the provisions of the law not in conflict with this
chapter governing the procedure in eminent domain as defined in
IC 32-24-1.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.9.
IC 32-24-6-2
Appraisers' report; notice of filing; period of exceptions
Sec. 2. In the exercise of the power of eminent domain, notice of
filing of the appraisers' report shall be given by the clerk of the court
to all known parties to the action by certified mail. Any period of
exceptions after which the parties are barred from disputing the
appraisal and condemnation shall run from the date of mailing.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.9.