§ 27-204
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§27–204.
(a)Each landowner who has not signed the petition is a respondent.
(1)The designated officer shall issue a summons to be served on each respondent.
(2)A summons may be served by publication as to any respondent who cannot be served as provided by law.
(1)If a mortgage is held on land in the proposed drainage district, notice of the proceedings shall be given to the holder of the mortgage in the same manner as to a respondent.
(2)A mortgage holder may appear before the county commissioners or county council in person or by counsel.