Smith v. Hopkins

Opinion by

Judge PryoR:

There is no exception to be found to the appointment of Hopkins as special commissioner. The case had been previously referred to him, and his familiarity with its condition no doubt influenced the chancellor and the parties in committing it again to his hands for settlement.

Those interested in the adjustment of the matters in controversy have had the benefit of his labor and there is nothing in the record showing that the allowance is exorbitant.

Under the general law with reference to the services performed *449by commissioners proof is required as to the number of days the…