1. (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. (1) controvert the amount of damages assessed; or
   2. (2) deny the trespass.

2. (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.