Hatch v. Board of Supervisors

Before the board of supervisors, this was a proceeding to establish a consent highway under the provisions of Sec. 1512 of the Code, which provides that such road may be established, “if the written consent of all the owners of the land to be used for that purpose be first filed in the auditor’s office.” One Anna Blum was such owner, and her name does not appear on the petition filed with the auditor. It does bear the signature of her husband.

The writ of certiorari may be granted where it is alleged that the tribunal below exceeded its proper jurisdiction, or is otherwise acting illegally.…