In re Board of Supervisors of Sullivan County

This is a proceeding to acquire lands by condemnation for highway purposes. Commissioners were appointed, the premises viewed, the evidence was taken and the awards were determined. On the application for an order to confirm their report, objections were filed as to the award as to one parcel by the attorney for William B. Schenck and Sarah Fleet Schenck.

The objections urged may be divided into two classes, those which may be termed technical or which call to our attention claimed irregularities in the proceedings, and the other which states that the award is grossly inadequate. As a rule,…