Queen v. Board of Commissioners

Plaintiff contends, (1) the act was unconstitutional abolishing the county court of Haywood County, N. C. Ye cannot so hold.

“If there is any reasonable doubt, it will be resolved in favor of the lawful exercise of their powers by the representatives of the people.” Sutton v. Phillips, 116 N. C., at p. 504; Hinton v. State Treasurer, ante, at p. 499.

The court was originally established by the board of commissioners

of Haywood County, on 3 December, 1924, under a general act, Laws 1919, ch. 277. “An act to establish uniform system of recorders’ courts for municipalities and counties in the State…