Viewers' findings; dismissal of petition
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case In re the Change to the Established Water Level of Lake of the Woods (2005)
Most recently applied in In re the Change to the Established Water Level of Lake of the Woods (February 2005)
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.19.
Sec. 19. If the viewers find that the proposed work is not practicable and of public need:
(1) the viewers shall make a written report of the findings to the court; and
(2) the court shall dismiss the petition at the cost of the petitioners who own land abutting or within one-fourth (1/4) mile of the water or shoreline of the lake.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.