Portland v. Postill

The main question presented here is as to the method of awarding damages, it being claimed by the appellant that, in making the award of damages with respect to any lot or parcel of land, the city engineer and the council must ascertain and declare the rights of all parties interested, and make a sepárate award of damages for each person with respect to his rights in the property and damages thereto. On the other hand, it is claimed by the respondent that such a course would be impracticable and that it is not required by the charter or statute; that both the charter and statute contemplate a…