In re Nunez

This application is the usual one for payment of an award made to unknown owners. The court took the proof instead of sending the matter to a referee. The practice of referring such matters is unnecessary, involves delay and, unless they are sent to the official referees, causes the property owner *647additional expense. Only a few minutes are required to take all the proof. The petitioner has established his right to the awards. This is not disputed. The only controversy arises over the city’s contention that the awards should be applied in partial payment of an assessment for benefit laid in…