Schroedel Corp. v. State Highway Commission

The single issue presented by this appeal is:

Was the assignment of the condemnation appeal to the county condemnation commission made by Circuit Judge Roller as a judge or as a court?

Jurisdiction to enter an order assigning an appeal to a condemnation commission pursuant to sec. 32.05 (9), Stats., lies with a circuit or county judge of the county wherein the subject property is located. A court lacks such jurisdiction. 2 Sec. 32.05 (9) in part provides:

“(9) Appeal From Award By Owner Or Other Party In Interest, (a) Any party having an interest in the property condemned may, within 2 years…