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Public policy

202. The term in fact does not admit of any precise definition and is not easily explained; see Davies v. Davies, (1887) 36 Ch D p. 364; Besant v. Wood, (1879) 12 Ch DP 620, per Jessel,

Contempt of court

come before the High Court, subsequently may do so, R. v. Parke, (1903) 2 KB 432; R. v. Davies, (1906) 1 KB 32. As to the principles upon which the Court acts in such cases, see R.

Wear and Tear, Reasonable

TENANT. As to the insertion of the exception in a lease made by a tenant for life, see Davies v. Davies, (1888) 38 Ch D 499.

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Rent

a debt due on an instrument under seal, as between the parties themselves. This is the effect of Davis v. Gyde, (1835) 2 A&E 624, where a distress for rent after a bill of exchange had been given

Mortgage

such as five or seven years, is, however allowed, Biggs v. Hoddinott, (1898) 2 Ch 311, and see Davis v. Symons, 1934 Ch 42 (covenant not to redeem for twenty years not allowed; redemption allowed in six months).

Plan

authorities for various purposes. If the local authority neglects to pass the plans the remedy is by mandamus, Davis v. Bromley Corporation, (1908) 1 KB 170 and R. v. Cambrdige Corporation, (1922) 1 KB 250. As to a

Control

exercising control if the resolution is passed as part of a pre-planned scheme initiated by them, Floor v. Davis (Inspector of Taxes), (1978) Ch 295 (311-312). Suggests check, restraint or influence, Control is intended to regulate and

Highways

liable only on proof of negligence, and not merely on proof of trespass, see Gayler and Pope v. Davies, (1924) 40 TLR 591. As to cattle straying on highways, see the Highways Act, 1864 (27 & 28

Coal mine

case of workmen employed under ground in coal mines; see Lofthouse Colliery v. Ogden, (1913) 3 KB 120; Davies v. Glamorgan Coal Co., (1914) 1 KB 674; Richards v. Wrexham and Acton Collieries, (1914) 2 KB 497.

Abatement

may be abated, that is, taken away or removed, by urban sanitary authorities and other public bodies under various statutes (see, e.g., (English) Public Health Act, 1936, consolidating and repealing similar provisions in previous (English) Public Health

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