Murphy v. City of Greensboro

By their demurrers tbe defendants denounce in limine tbe plaintiffs’ alleged right to maintain their suit. Tbey assert tbat tbe cause of action existed primarily in tbe city and tbat tbe plaintiffs must fail because tbey neglected to apply, to tbe city council to prevent or to correct tbe evil of which tbey complain — tbat tbey should have sought relief through tbe municipality before applying therefor to a court of equity.

When a person becomes a stockholder in a corporation be assents to tbe execution of all tbe powers wbicb tbe law confers upon tbe corporation and agrees to abide by tbe…