Town of Darlington v. Ward

Citations

• 48 S.C. 570
• 38 L.R.A. 326
• 26 S.E. 906
• 1897 S.C. LEXIS 127

Syllabus

<p>Town Ordinance — Nuisance—Police Power — Courts.—In passing on the validity of an ordinance passed by a town, the Court can only inquire as to the constitutionality of the act delegating the power, and whether the town has acted within the scope of the power so delegated; but the Court cannot consider whether an ordinance is reasonable or necessary. Divided Court.</p>