In re Pepper

Carey, J.,

delivering the opinion of the Court:

We shall refrain from deciding the constitutional question raised by the motion to dismiss. Courts ordinarily do not consider constitutional matters unless a decision can be reached on no other ground. Cantor vs. Sachs, 18 Del. Ch. 359, 162 A. 73.

*570We therefore turn to the applicant’s second contention, namely, that the appeal must be dismissed.because it is signed by only four of the protestants, whereas, he says, at least ten, or perhaps all, are required to join in order to pérféct ah appeal. ' The Act itself is not so clear on this point as…