If in the opinion of said fence viewers such fence is a good and sufficient fence, according to the provisions of this act, they shall proceed, upon view and inquiry, to assess the damages sustained by such applicant from such trespassing animal or animals; which assessment, including the sum due for their services, they shall make out and certify, in writing, subscribe their names thereto, and deliver the same to the person sustaining such damage; and all expenses of the view shall be borne equally between the parties interested, except in case of a view to appraise damages for neglect or refusal to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, in which case the costs of view shall be paid by the party in default, to be recovered as a part of the damages assessed.