CHAPTER XV.

BREAKING-UP STREETS.

The law on the subject -- Water Works Clauses Act, 1847 --

Consideration of the clauses -- What is meant by “plan” -- Specimen of

specification or plan -- Damage caused to roads by opening them --

Private individuals breaking-up streets -- Clauses of the Public

Health Act -- Telegraphs Act, 1863 -- Clauses of this Act --

Advantages and disadvantages of subways -- Power of individuals to

open streets for drains -- Clauses of the Public Health Act on the

subject -- Uncertainty on the subject -- Forms of notices necessary --

Customs prevailing in different towns 157

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