Indiana § 32-26-6-2 - Reports of viewers; order to erect or construct fence
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§ 32-26-6-2. Reports of viewers; order to erect or construct fence
Sec. 2. (a) After having performed the duties required under section 1 of this chapter, the viewers shall, as soon as practicable, submit a report in writing to the board of county commissioners of the viewers' actions and a tabular statement of the viewers' assessment. The report submitted under this section is sufficient authority for the board of county commissioners to issue an order for the erection or construction of the fence and gates if there is no remonstrance against the erection of the fence and gates.
(b) If a remonstrance is made under subsection (a), the board of county commissioners may order or refuse to order the erection of the fence or gate, in the board's discretion.
(c) If the order under subsection (a) is not made because of a mistake or error committed by the viewers, other viewers may be appointed to perform the same service and submit a report.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-10-6-2.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.11.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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