SECTION 55-329. Costs; by whom fines imposed  

If the petition be uncontested, the costs thereof shall be borne by the petitioners; if it be contested, costs shall be awarded to the party prevailing. The fine provided for by § 55-328 may be imposed by the general district court of the county within which such village or unincorporated community is located.

Code 1950, § 8-899; 1977, c. 624.