Ross v. Short Creek Coal Co.

These cases came into this court from the Court of Appeals of Harrison county where they were heard on appeal. They present the same question, were heard and submitted together, and will be so decided. In the discussion of facts we shall refer to the first-named case.

The board of trustees of Athens township, Harrison county, proceeded under authority of Sections 3298-1 to 3298-15?, inclusive, General Code, to improve a certain public highway in such township, designated as “road No. 156.” No question has been raised or presented as to the legality or regularity of the proceedings of the…