Strickland v. Town of Samson

[1] The mode of proof of ordinances and resolutions of municipal corporations provided by section 1259 of the Code is not exclusive, hut cumulative:

“The acts of such corporations and of their officers, concern the right of the public, and the presumption exists that the records of sucli acts are authentic. It has often been decided that the books of such corporations, when properly identified, should be received to prove their acts.” Jones on Ev. §§ 514, 522.

[2] Section 1258 of the Code as amended by the act approved April 22, 1911, provides:

“All ordinances shall as soon as may be after their…