Harrell v. . Commissioners of Wilson

The questions involved: May the defendant “the board of commissioners for the county of Wilson” (a) Issue bonds to repair the common jail of the county? (b) Issue bonds to repair and make additions to public school buildings in the county ? These questions must be answered in the affirmative.

In regard to the first question. N. C. Code of 1931 (Michie), sec. 1321(a) (Public Laws, 1923, chap.. 143, sec. 1): “The board of commissioners of the various counties throughout the State are authorized and empowered to issue bonds or notes for the purpose of borrowing-money with which to erect, build,…