Section 32-24-4.5-10 - Costs of proceedings(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the condemnor shall pay the costs of the proceedings.(b) If there is a trial, the additional costs caused by the trial shall be paid as ordered by the court. However, if there is a trial and the amount of damages awarded to the owner by the judgment, exclusive of interest and costs, is greater than the amount specified in the last offer of settlement made by the condemnor under section 9 of this chapter, the court shall require the condemnor to pay the owner's litigation expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, in an amount that does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of the acquisition.As added by P.L. 163-2006, SEC.17.