Petition, commissioners and report

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(a) Appointment.--After petition under section 10602(a) (relating to court establishment of disputed boundaries), the court shall appoint three impartial commissioners who may employ a professional engineer or surveyor.

(b) Hearing.--After giving notice to interested parties by publication once in at least one newspaper of general circulation or as directed by the court, the commissioners shall hold a hearing and view the disputed boundaries.

(c) Report.--A majority of the commissioners shall make a report and recommendations to the court, accompanied by a plot or draft of the lines and boundaries proposed to be established if the lines and boundaries cannot be fully designated by natural lines or boundaries.

(d) Order.--After the filing of the report, it shall be confirmed nisi, and the court may make a further order.

Cross References. Section 10603 is referred to in section 10604 of this title.


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