Vaughn v. New Durham

Section 32 of chapter 80 of the Public Laws provides that “If in repairing a highway by the authority of the town the grade is raised or lowered, or a ditch made at the side thereof, whereby damage is occasioned to any estate adjoining, the selectmen, on application in writing of the owner, shall, on notice to and hearing of the applicant, view the premises and assess the damages, and, within thirty days after the application, file the same, with their doings thereon, in the office of the town clerk for record.” Section 33 provides that “If the owner is aggrieved by the assessment, or if the…