Chandler v. Beal

— This case is in this court a second time. Bell v. Cox, 122 Ind. 153.

After its return to the circuit court a trial was had upon the issue joined upon the petition and remonstrance, which resulted in the approval of the report of the drainage commissioners, and an order for the construction of the ditch.

The first question discussed in the briefs of counsel relates to the ruling of the court in permitting the petition and report of the commissioners to be introduced and read in evidence.

It is now well settled that the reports of drainage commissioners are not competent evidence on an appeal…