Sprinkle v. City of Reidsville

In its written brief and oral argument, the appellant follows the precedent set by the Walrus in Lewis Carroll’s pleasing fantasy entitled “Through the Looking-Glass.”

“The time has come,” the Walrus said,

“To talk of many things:

Of Shoes — and Ships — and sealing-wax—

Of cabbages — and Kings—

And why the sea is boiling bot—

And whether pigs have wings.”

As a consequence, the appellant debates many intriguing legal propositions not sanctioned by the exceptions noted by it at the trial. For example, it asserts with much earnestness and eloquence that the testimony of the plaintiffs does not suffice…