Truesdale v. JONES, MAYOR

Oxner, Justice.

This action was brought for the purpose of having declared invalid the annexation of certain territory to the Town of Kershaw. There was a general order of reference. After taking considerable testimony, the Referee, in a clear and well-reasoned report, found that there had been a substantial compliance with the statutes relating to annexation and recommended that the action be dismissed. This appeal is from an order of the Circuit Court confirming this report and upholding the validity of the annexation.

A petition was filed by certain freeholders in the area proposed to be…