Webb v. Port Commission of Morehead City

Justice Connor.

A unanimous Court made the following order: “This cause is set down fpr oral argument on Wednesday, 15 November, 1933, at ten o’clock, counsel are directed to discuss the applicability of Article VIII, section 1, of the Constitution of North Carolina.”

So, it may be conceded that the only serious question involved on this appeal is whether or not chapter 75, Private Laws of 1933', is constitutional.

Article VIII, section 1, is as follows: “No corporation shall be created nor shall its charter be extended, altered, or amended by special act, except corporations for charitable,…