M. H. Rhodes, Inc. v. City of Raleigh

The appellant contends that the defendant city had no constitutional or statutory authority to enact an ordinance imposing a charge for parking in the streets. The appellees contend that the city does have such power under the following statutes: C. S., 2787 (11), authorizing municipalities “to adopt such ordinances for the regulation and use of the streets as it may deem best for the public welfare of the citizens of the city; C. S., 2787 (31), authorizing municipalities “to provide for the regulation, diversion, and limitation of vehicular traffic on public streets and highways” for public…