Ronci Mfg. Co. v. Director of Public Works

This is a petition for the assessment of damages filed in -the superior court pursuant to the provisions of G. L. 1956, §37-6-18. The taking was effected in accordance with .the provisions of G. L. 1956, chap. 6 of title 37 and chap. 10 of title 24, as amended. After notice of the pendency of the petition had been given but before the cause was ready for assignment, the respopdent, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the state, claimed a trial by jury. 'Thereafter petitioner moved that the claim be stricken and a hearing 'was had thereon before a superior court justice. He denied the motion…