State v. . Adams

The first question for decision is whether the State has offered evidence sufficient to show the establishment of a cartway over the lands in question. We agree with the trial court that the proof adduced on the hearing supports the present prosecution. S. v. Joyce, 121 N. C., 610, 28 S. E., 366; S. v. Witherspoon, 75 N. C., 222.

In the first place, a prima facie presumption of rightful jurisdiction arises from the fact'that a court of general jurisdiction has acted in the matter. Downing v. White, 211 N. C., 40, 188 S. E., 815; King v. R. R., 184 N. C., 442, 115 S. E., 172; Starnes v.…