State v. Cobb

Appeal from a ruling of the Circuit Court dismissing an appeal of the State of Alabama from the Probate Court of Elmore County.

After an award in a condemnation proceeding, to acquire certain real property for public use, the State appealed to the Circuit Court with demand for a jury trial.

The original petition prayed:

"1.' That the Court will make .and enter an Order setting the hearing of this Petition and appointing a guardian adlitem to represent the interest of any and all unknown persons, firms, associations, and corporations .who may claim or hold any right, title or interest in the…