In Re Petition of Dejarnett v. Tickameyer

This proceeding to vacate a public road originated in the County Court of Pettis County. The county court by order entered of record vacated the road. Appellants, who style themselves as remonstrators, appealed to the circuit court. On motion of respondents the circuit court dismissed said appeal. From the order dismissing the appeal, appellants bring the case here.

The statute, Section 10634, Revised Statutes 1919 (now Sec. 7837, R. S. 1929) outlines the procedure to be. followed in vacation of a public road, viz.:

“Any twelve freeholders of the township or townships through which a road runs…