The American and English Railroad Cases (Volume 1-10); A Collection of All Cases in the Courts of Last Resort in America and England [1879?-1895]. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883. Excerpt: ... DIGEST OF NOTES TO CASES. Abandonment. Reversionary rights of land-owner on abandonment of land for purposes for which it was originally taken by railroad company. X., 12. As to what constitutes and what is effect of abandonment. X., 143. Act of God. What amounts to. No liability for results of. II., 171. Aid Bonds. See Municipal Subscriptions. Animals. See Fences, Carrier. As to collisions with. I., 87. As to cattle running at large. I., 172. Duty of company as to animals at common law and under statute. VII., 577. What is contributory negligence on part of owner of cattle in allowing them to stray. VII., 580. Question of speed in connection with injuries to cattle straying on track. Duty of company to slacken speed or stop train. VIII., 382. Appeal As to appeals from orders refusing injunctions. II., 290. As to appeals in condemnation proceedings. V., 387. Assessments. Assessments upon railroads for local improvements. VII., Baggage. Liability of sleeping-car companies for loss of baggage. IX., 301. Bills and Notes. As to bills and notes given to railroad companies conditioned on location of road at certain point. IX., 606. Bill of Lading. See Carrier, Connecting Lines. Ownership in goods passes by assignment of bill of lading. I., 284. How far transfer of, passes title to goods. III., 331. Late cases as to effect of clause in bill of lading limiting liability. IX., 110. In order to give effect to clause limiting liability assent of shipper must be shown. IX., 122. Bonds. See Municipal Subscriptions. Overdue coupons bear interest from maturity. I., 516. Negotiability of coupon bonds. III., 26. As to issue of irredeemable bonds. IV., 127. Power of company to issue negotiable bonds. VII., 117. Company cannot set up defence of ultra vires as against bona f...