ethods of
proceedings in the exercise of their powers, of all the courts below the
Supreme Court, so far as the same may be done without conflict with
other provisions of this Constitution.

[Sidenote: In case of waiver of trial by jury.]

SEC. 13. In all issues of fact, joined in any court, the parties may
waive the right to have the same determined by a jury, in which case the
finding of the judge upon the facts shall have the force and effect of a
verdict by a jury.

[Sidenote: Special courts in cities.]

SEC. 14. The General Assembly shall provide for the establishment of
special courts, for the trial of misdemeanors, in cities and towns where
the same may be necessary.

[Sidenote: Clerk of supreme court.]

SEC. 15. The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the Court,
and shall hold his office for eight years.

[Sidenote: Election of superior court clerk.]

SEC. 16. A Clerk of the Superior Court for each county shall be elected
by the qualified voters thereof, at the time and in the manner
prescribed by law for the election of members of the General Assembly.

[Sidenote: Term of office.]

SEC. 17. Clerks of the Superior Courts shall hold their offices for four
years.

[Sidenote: Fees, salaries and emoluments.]

SEC. 18. The General Assembly shall prescribe and regulate the fees,
salaries and emoluments of all officers provided for in this article;
but the salaries of the judges shall not be diminished during their
continuance in office.

[Sidenote: What laws are and shall be in force.]

SEC. 19. The laws of North Carolina, not repugnant to this Constitution
or the Constitution and laws of the United States, shall be in force
until lawfully altered.

[Sidenote: Disposition of actions at law and suits in equity, pending
when this Constitution shall go into effect, etc.]

SEC. 20. Actions at law, and suits in equity, pending when this
Constitution shall go into effect, shall be transferred to the courts
having jurisdiction thereof, without prejudice by reason of the change;
and all such actions and suits commenced before, and pending at the
adoption by the General Assembly of the rules of practice and procedure
herein provided for, shall be heard and determined according to the
practice now in use, unless otherwise provided for by said rules.

[Sidenote: Justices supreme court, election of.]

SEC. 21. The Justices of the Supreme Court shall be elected by the
qualified voters of the St