Collins v. . Wooten

A judge of the Superior Court, when not bolding tbe courts of the district of bis residence by assignment under tbe statute, or by exchange, or under a special commission from tbe Governor, has jurisdiction in matters pending in bis borne district only when such jurisdiction is expressly conferred by statute. No jurisdiction is conferred upon tbe resident judge by the requirement of tbe Constitution that every judge of tbe Superior Court shall reside in tbe district for which be is elected. Ward v. Agrillo, 194 N. C., 321; Howard v. Coach Co., 211 N. C., 329.

Tbe approval by tbe resident judge…