Leonard v. Sink

For a decision of this controversy, we have to consider the local road law applicable to Davidson County:(1) The first local law of county-wide application is chapter 334, Public-Local Laws, 1915. This act created “The Board of Eoad Commissioners of Davidson County,” and invested it with all the powers, rights and authority which was theretofore exercised and vested in the board of county commissioners of Davidson County. A general supervision and control was given the road commissioners to construct, repair and maintain the roads of the county. Authority was given to issue $300,000 of bonds.…