CHAPTER XV.

BREAKING-UP STREETS.

The law on the subject -- Water Works Clauses Act, 1847 -- Consideration of the clauses -- What is meant by “plan” -- Specimen of specification or plan -- Damage caused to roads by opening them -- Private individuals breaking-up streets -- Clauses of the Public Health Act -- Telegraphs Act, 1863 -- Clauses of this Act -- Advantages and disadvantages of subways -- Power of individuals to open streets for drains -- Clauses of the Public Health Act on the subject -- Uncertainty on the subject -- Forms of notices necessary -- Customs prevailing in different towns 157