The exception and assignment of error made by the board of trustees of the school districts cannot be sustained.

In a reference' it is well settled that the findings of fact of the trial court are conclusive, except when there is no evidence to support them. In the present case there was evidence to support them. We think on the facts found the law of the case is set forth in Crouse v. Stanley, 199 N. C., 186. For the reasons given, the judgment of the court below is

Affirmed.