Findings, conclusions, and judgment -- Costs -- Effect of judgment -- Appeal.

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  • (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.




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