KRS 135.090 — Jury trial if execution of bond or instrument denied -- Evidence admitted

If any of the defendants in an action brought under KRS 135.080 shall, upon oath, deny
the execution of the bonds or instruments whereby they are sought to be made liable, a
jury, if required, shall be impaneled to try the facts. All other facts may be tri ed by the
court. Nothing but a receipt from the State Treasurer for the payment of the taxes or
money claimed shall be admitted on the trial, except orders of the court and receipts in
pursuance thereof, the records of the Department of Revenue and the Sta te Treasurer, and
the delinquent list. No tender of payment nor any offset shall be pleaded or given in
evidence.