Bradford v. Hammond

(After stating the foregoing facts.) We shall first deal with the cross-bill of exceptions, so as to pass from the consideration of the merits of a mere portion of the petition to a discussion of the entire matter which by the main bill of exceptions it is sought to review. Various cases are cited in support of the contention of the cross-bill; but upon examination it is seen that none of the cases cited deal with the rights, powers, or duties of boards of county commissioners, as authorized by art. 6, sec. 19, of the constitution of 1877, as follows: “The General Assembly shall have power to…