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

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-26-2-9

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(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.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-10-2-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.11.