Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-9-25-24

Sec. 24. (a) An appeal may be taken by filing an original complaint in court against the board stating the action of the board regarding the award and stating the facts relied upon as showing an error on the part of the board.  The court shall hear the matter of the award de novo and confirm, decrease, or increase the award.  The cause shall be tried by the court without a jury as other civil cases are tried.

(b) All appeals shall be heard and determined by the court within thirty (30) days after the appeal is filed.  The plaintiff in the appeal may recover costs only if the court increases the amount of damages awarded in favor of the property owner by ten percent (10%) or more.