White v. Pate

CLARK, Judge.

We elect to proceed directly to the constitutional question without considering whether the trial court erred in the rulings relating to collateral attack and to joinder of necessary parties. Plaintiffs here contend that G.S. 156-81, which provides for election of drainage commissioners, or their appointment by the Clerk of Superior Court is unconstitutional in that it deprives them of voting rights given landowners in other districts of the State where the commissioners are elected. We disagree.

As a general rule, our courts give deference to the legislature and indulge every…