The circuit or superior court shall:

1. (1) on the date fixed under section 11 of this chapter, hear and determine the remonstrance without a jury; and

2. (2) without delay, enter judgment on the question of the annexation according to the evidence that either party may introduce.

   [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-5-10-25 part; 18-5-10-30 part.]

   As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.96; P.L.113-2010, SEC.117; P.L.104-2022, SEC.158.