Hoefgen v. Harness

A part of the appellees were the petitioners in the circuit court for the construction of a certain drain in Marion county, under the act approved April 6, 1885, providing for the institution of proceedings in the circuit court for the construction of such drains.

The petition was referred to the drainage commissioners. Due notice was given of the docketing of the petition, and within the time provided, the court ordered the same placed on the docket of said court as an action pending. The court referred the same to the drainage commissioners. Said drainage commissioners met at the time and…