Guppy v. Brown

4 U.S. 410 (____) 4 Dall. 410 Guppy et al. versus Brown. Supreme Court of United States. *411 Ingersoll, and Tod, for the plaintiffs. Franklin, and Dallas, for the defendant. By the COURT: The objection is fatal. The commissioners do not derive their authority from the parties, but from the Court; and as it is a special authority, it must be strictly pursued. The power given to four, cannot be well executed by three, commissioners. The evidence over-ruled.