Archibald v. Clark

This cause involves the constitutionality of the act of April 20, 1901 (Acts 1901, p. 80, c. 55), known as “House Bill No. 1089,” and being the new road law applicable to Davidson county. Complainant at the January term, 1901, of the county court of Davidson county, was elected road commissioner of his district, and qualified and was duly inducted into office. The defendants are justices of the peace of that district, upon whom the act in question devolves the duties of road commissioner, and the bill seeks to enjoin them. The chancellor held the act constitutional, and the court of chancery…