In Re State Highway Commissioner

Petitioner seeks condemnation of respondent’s lands for widening a highway. An award was made by appointed commissioners. Petitioner filed objections to confirmation of their award, which objections were overruled. Petitioner brings certiorari. Respondent owns 20 acres of unplatted lands abutting 1,291.34 feet on the highway, in the proposed widening of which a strip 75 feet in width for the full length of respondent’s land is proposed to be taken. The commissioners awarded respondents $21,814.71 damages. Such commissioners, when appointed, are a constitutional tribunal with the same powers…