The Practice of the Referees' Courts, in Parliament: In Regard to..

1866. London: Stevens and Sons, 1866.. London: Stevens and Sons, 1866. Will, John Shiress. The Practice of the Referees' Courts, in Parliament: In Regard to Engineering Details, Efficiency of Works, and Estimates, and Water and Gas Bills: With a Chapter on Claims to Compensation. London: Stevens and Sons, 1866. xxi, 340 pp. Tan buckram with gilt stamped spine. Moderate shelfwear and soiling. Ex-library with bookplate to front pastedown. Property stamps to title page, contents page and some other npages, otherwise internally clean. $65. * Outlines the procedures of the Parliamentary Referees' Courts in Great Britain. These courts were responsible for examining "private bills," or proposed legislation dealing with specific works like railways and other public utilities. The book's specific focus is on the technical, engineering, and financial details of these bills. Key focus areas This work details the legal and technical review of new projects, which often included large-scale construction, railways, and other infrastructure developments. It provides specific information and case examples related to the legislation governing public utilities, particularly water and gas companies. The text covers the examination of cost estimates and the overall efficiency of proposed works, a key function of the referees' courts. A dedicated chapter explains the process for individuals or entities to claim compensation for damages or losses caused by these private works. Serves as a practical guide to the court's jurisdiction and procedural rules, including the locus standi of petitioners-their right to be heard against a private bill.