Comprehensive selections of railway law in action. This volume gathers recent decisions from Canada’s top courts, offering clear discussion of how railways interact with property, negligence, expropriation, and related legal issues. Readable summaries and notes help you see how rules apply across real-world cases.
This edition frames the latest judicial thinking with practical context, making complex doctrines accessible to lawyers, students, and anyone needing a solid reference on railway law in Canada.
- Key principles on negligence, liability, and contributory fault in railway contexts
- Guidance on expropriation, compensation, and handling of land and rights of way
- Illustrative cases touching crossing duties, trespass, arbitration, and statutory powers
- Digest-style notes that connect cases to practice-ready insights
Ideal for readers of Canadian transport law, legal professionals handling railway matters, and students seeking a authoritative, case-based reference.