Smith v. Hopkins
Smith v. Hopkins
Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
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
It is too late after the special commissioner has been appointed without objection by either of the parties or the regular commissioner, and after his labor has been performed, acted upon, and accepted, to say that he is entitled to no remuneration. The judgment of the court below making the allowance is affirmed.
-, for appellee.
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