Introductory
Agreements with promoters of public companies before they have obtained their special act
Contracts with the company after incorporation
Powers possessed by railway and other public companies
Certain restrictions on the powers possessed by railway and other public companies
Two principle classes of cases
First principle class of cases : lands taken or purchased, but not entered upon till purchase-money and compensation ascertained and paid
Second principle class of cases : lands or houses taken for, or injuriously affected, before satisfaction made to the owners
Cases of loss and damage not remediable either by compensation or by action at law
Modes of assessing compensation
Lessees from year to year
Costs
Certain cases of compensation peculiar to railway companies
Appendix. Forms ; Statutes
Index.