• Chapter
    58 George III Chapter 22
  • Year
    1818
  • Concepts
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
  • Number of Articles
    15
  • Description
    An Act authorising William Hall, Esquire to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the Great Branch of the River St. François, near the line of separation between the Townships of Dudswell and Westbury, in the County of Buckinhamshire at his own cost. Hall is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill.
  • Source
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