Sessions v. . Columbus County

It is conceded that as tbe amount of tbe proposed bonds is in excess of two-tbirds of tbe amount by wbicb tbe outstanding indebtedness of tbe county was reduced during tbe preceding fiscal year ending 30 June, 1938, tbe bonds in question may not be issued under Art. V, sec. 4, of tbe Constitution without a vote of tbe people and unless “approved by a majority of those who shall vote thereon.” Gill v. Charlotte, 213 N. C., 160, 195 S. E., 368. It is further conceded that in tbe circumstances this approval was necessary regardless of tbe purpose for wbicb tbe bonds were to be used, unless tbe…