Stallcup v. Carolina Wood Turning Co.

The function of the Court is the interpretation and application of law — but not merely written law. Beyond this, there is a great body of principles established by public policy which we regard as binding. They are reflected in the decisions of the courts— of this Court as well as others — and, outside of constitutional amendment and statutory enactment, they offer the only known means of keeping law adjusted to enlightened progress. Without violating these principles the courts cannot establish arbitrary requirements between employment and labor contrary to recognized custom and usage which…