Upon the refusal of the selectmen, aldermen or council, or upon their neglect for 3 months after the application to appraise the damage and assess such tax, the party injured may petition the superior court for redress; and the court, after due notice to the town, shall ascertain the damage and shall render judgment and issue execution therefor, and for costs, against the town.
RSA 154:12
RS 111:16. CS 114:17. GS 96:8. GL 106:8. PS 115:11. PL 146 :11. RL 175:11. RSA 154:12. 1975, 443:10, eff. June 20, 1975.