73-8-38: [Hearing; procedure; effect.]

At the time and place fixed in the notice, or at such time or times to which the hearing upon such petition may be adjourned, the board of directors shall proceed to hear the petition and all objections thereto, presented in writing by any person, showing cause as aforesaid, why the petition should not be granted. Failure by any interested person to make such showing of cause in writing shall be deemed and taken as an assent upon his part to the inclusion of such lands in said district.