Pue v. Hood

A writ of certiorari is an extraordinary remedial writ and (except in certain instances immaterial bere) lies for two purposes: (1) as a writ of false judgment to correct errors of law; and (2) as a substitute for an appeal. Williams v. Williams, 71 N. C., 427. Its object is only to bring up tbe record of an inferior court or of an officer or commission acting judicially and to prevent an improper deprivation of appeal. Hartsfield v. Jones, 49 N. C., 309. It issues from a superior to an inferior court, officer or commission acting judicially, and it lies only to review judicial or…