Reynolds v. Shults

This suit or proceeding was instituted by appellants, Reynolds and others, before the board of commissioners of Porter county, to obtain the location and opening of a certain public highway, in such county. Upon the presentation of their petition and proof of proper notice, viewers *292were appointed by the county board to vi«w and locate the proposed highway; and thereafter such viewers reported to the board in favor of the location and opening of such highway, and that it would be of public utility. Thereupon the appellee John Shults appeared and filed before the county board his written…