The report of the commissioners may be confirmed by the court, upon written motion of either party to such action, whenever it appears to the court that the motion was served upon the adverse party two days before the presentation thereof, and that no exceptions have been filed to the report within two days after the service. If exceptions are filed as aforesaid to the report, the exceptions may be heard with the motion to confirm, and the court may confirm, modify, or set aside the report, as shall seem just, and in the latter case may appoint a new commission or refer the matter to the same commissioners with appropriate instructions.