1909 private laws – Ch.394 Sec.154

That from and after the ratification, as hereinafter provided, of this act, the same shall thenceforth be the charter of the city of Charlotte, and all laws now constituting the charter of the city and affecting the government thereof in the grants heretofore made of its corporate franchises and powers, except the acts relating to the issue of bonds, and all laws of public and general nature inconsistent with or coming within the purview of this act, are hereby repealed, so far only, however, as they may affect this city: Provided, however, that such repeal shall not annul any ordinances, by-laws or rules of the corporation unless the same be inconsistent with this act, nor shall such repeal affect any act done or any right accruing or accrued or established, or any suit had or commenced in any case before the time when such repeal shall take effect; neither shall any rights, estate, duty or obligation possessed by or due to the corporation, by its present name, from any corporation or person whatever, be lost, affected or impaired. but the same shall remain in full force and be possessed, enforced and enjoyed in the name and for the use of the corporation by the name of the city of Charlotte.