The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1938] AC 204
[HOUSE OF LORDS.]
GEORGE LEGGE AND SON, LIMITED APPELLANTS; AND WENLOCK CORPORATION RESPONDENTS.
1937 Nov. 8,
9,
11,
12,
15;
Dec. 22.
Dec. 22.
LORD ATKIN, LORD RUSSELL OF KILLOWEN, LORD MACMILLAN, LORD MAUGHAM, and LORD ROCHE.
Local Government
— Stream
— Sewer
— Change of status of stream
— Statute
— Violation of statutory prohibition
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Public Health Act, 1875 (38 & 39 Vict. c. 55), ss. 4, 13, 15, 17
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Rivers Pollution Prevention Act, 1876 (39 & 40 Vict. c. 75), ss. 3, 20.