MR. JUSTICE McKENNA, after stating the case as above, delivered the opinion of the court.
It will be observed that the bonds recited that they were "issued by authority of an act of the general assembly of North Carolina, ratified the third day of March, A.D. 1887, entitled `An act to amend the charter of the Yadkin Railroad Company,' and of sections 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 of the code of North Carolina, and authorized by the majority vote of the qualified voters...
Let's get started

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.