
    English vs. Batton et al., road commissioners.
    .It is the duty of an overseer of roads to obey the instructions of the commissioners of roads o£ the county; -and where they have decided upon the existence of an emergency, and have instructed the ■oversew» to work with the road hands the abutments of certain 'bridges, and upon his failing to do so, or improperly doing so, a fine has been imposed, this court will not interfere, except in a .strong case of abuse of discretion. Code, §§601, 602, 617.
    Judgment affirmed.
    March 4, 1884.
   Jackson, Chief Justice.  