§ 17B-1-1207. Findings, conclusions, and judgment -- Costs -- Effect of judgment -- Appeal.

(1) After the hearing under Section 17B-1-1203 on a validation petition, the district court shall:

(a) make and enter written findings of fact and conclusions of law; and

(b) render a judgment as warranted.

(2) A district court may apportion costs among the parties as the court determines appropriate.

(3) A district court judgment adjudicating matters raised by a validation petition:

(a) is binding and conclusive as to the local district and all other parties to the validation proceedings; and

(b) constitutes a permanent injunction against any action or proceeding to contest any matter adjudicated in the validation proceedings.

(4)

(a) Each appeal of a final judgment in validation proceedings shall be filed with the Supreme Court.

(b) An appeal of a final judgment in validation proceedings may be filed only by a party to the validation proceedings.

(c) The appellate court hearing an appeal under this section shall expedite the hearing of the appeal.

Enacted by Chapter 329, 2007 General Session