State Ex Rel. Ach v. Braden

“Salus populi suprema lex est!” This is one of the ancient maxims of the law, that the welfare of the people is the paramount law. It is the pole star of police power legislation. Seldom, as in this case, have the three branches of onr government participated in effectuating legislation. The Governor proclaims its necessity; the Legislature proceeds to enact it; and the court is called upon to pass upon its constitutional validity. Acting within its scope, and in the exercise of its police powers, this poor relief act was passed by the General Assembly with the intent of promoting the common…