Byrd v. State Ex Rel. Colquett

This suit is to test the constitutionality of a local statute relating to the jury commission of Crenshaw county. Local Acts 1923, p. 224. For the purpose of a study of the numerous questions presented, the title and body of the act, as well as the notice and proof, are set out in full in the statement of the case.

The Constitutional Convention of 1901 addressed itself to the task of preventing the growing evil of local legislation. By section 104 such legislation is forbidden on certain subjects therein set out. By section 105 is sought to avoid local legislation in cases provided for by…