State ex rel. Donaldson v. Hines

The opinion pf the court was delivered by

Burch, J.

This action, in the nature of quo warranto, was brought to test the validity of the so-called school reorganization laws. Both the original act of 1945, which is chapter 291 of the laws of that year (G. S'. 1945 Supp., 72-5601 to 72-5623, inclusive), and the amendatory act, House bill No. 376 (see Laws 1947, chapter 374), are challenged. The plaintiff asserts that the involved statutes are unconstitutional for seven reasons. The defendants, of course, vigorously contend to the contrary.

Before giving consideration to the specific questions…