· 2/5/1888
Knott v. . Taylor
Citations
- 6 S.E. 788
- 99 N.C. 511
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- general law city’s powers are “limited to its boundaries unless the Legislature expressly grants it extra- territorial powers”
- “As a general rule a municipal corporation’s powers cease at municipal boundaries and cannot, without plain manifestation of legislative intention, be exercised beyond its limits.”
- “As a general rule a municipal corporation’s powers cease at municipal boundaries and cannot, without plain manifestation of legislative intention, be exercised beyond its limits.”
- \[a]n engagement to marry creates a confidential relationship between the contracting parties\
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Judges: Merrimon
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