Moses v. State Highway Commission

An order directing the appointment of commissioners in a condemnation proceeding is interlocutory. It is not such a determination of the rights of the parties as permits a dissatisfied party to appeal. G.S. 1-277, Board of Education v. Allen, 243 N.C. 520, 91 S.E. 2d 180; Veazey v. Durham, 231 N.C. 357, 57 S.E. 2d 375. Nonetheless when, as here, the parties desire an answer to a question which is fundamental in determining their rights, is also of public importance, and when decided will aid State agencies in the performance of their duties, we will in the exercise of the supervisory…