A thorough collection of railway law decisions and commentary, ideal for quick reference and study.
This edition aggregates recent cases affecting railways and includes insightful notes.
Canadian Railway Cases, Vol. 14 presents selections of cases recently decided by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the Supreme Court and Exchequer Court of Canada, and provincial courts. Edited by Angus Macmurchy and John D. Spence, with assistant editor J. Campbell Macmurchy, the volume offers notes and commentary to illuminate the legal issues and outcomes. Published in 1913, this edition serves as a practical resource for lawyers, judges, railway officials, and students.
You will experience and learn:
- Digest and citation of case reports across topics like fencing, animals at large, eminent domain, tolls, and discrimination.
- Editorial notes that help interpret statutes, board jurisdiction, and legal principles applied to railway matters.
- Context for how courts addressed disputes involving railways, highways, and municipal interactions.
- Historical snapshot of Canadian railway law as it stood in the early 20th century.
Ideal for readers of railroad law, legal practitioners, researchers, and students seeking a comprehensive reference to Canadian railway decisions.