Whiteville City Administrative Unit v. Columbus County Board of County Commissioners

This appeal cannot 'be determined without an understanding of the questions to be determined. Appellant argues the question is the right of the school authorities to select the site on which a building is to be erected. Appellee argues it has the right to determine what portion of the capital outlay budget is necessary to operate the schools.

The clerk apparently reached the conclusion that both questions were presented. He concluded the Administrative Unit had superior authority in each instance.

When a new school is to be established and monies are available, the location of the site lies…