State v. . Rhodes

Stacy, O. J.

The “recorder’s court of New Hanover County” was established in 1909 as a special court for the trial of petty misdemeanors, with the right of “any person convicted in said court” to appeal to the Superior Court of New Hanover County, and it is provided that “upon such appeal the trial in the Superior Court shall be de novo.” Ch. 398, Public Laws 1909; S. v. Goff, 205 N. C., 545, 172 S. E., 407. Subsequent amendments to the statute, investing said court with limited civil jurisdiction, etc., are not now material. Ch. 217, Public-Local Laws 1911; ch. 179, Public-Local Laws, Extra…