...general railroad law (April '2, 1850) authorises railroads to take six rods for their roadway, and " as much more land as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road." of their management of the property to the agents of the public. Treating the railroad, then,...

...the general railroad law (April 2, 1850) authorises railroads to take six rods for their roadway, and "as much more land as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road." of their management of the property to the agents of the public. Treating the railroad, then,...

...the whole length, and for the purpose of cuttings, embankments, and procuring stone and gravel, may take as much more land as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of said road." To the extent of the five rods, it appears to us the legislature mtended that the franchise...

...turn-outs, may take as much more land, within the limits of its charter, in the manner provided in this act, as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road ; and if it shall not be able to obtain land for the purposes aforesaid, by an agreement with...

...must not claim more than 100 feet in width ; bnt for the purposes of cuttings and embankments it may take as much more land as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road. If any trees standing hard by would be in danger of falling upon the track, or in any way obstructing...

...under the statutes. This is not necessarily limited to a width of five rods. A railroad corporation may take " as much more land as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road." Gen. Sts. c 63, § 17. And land thus taken becomes to all intents and purposes a part of " the...

...appraisal. and for necessary turnouts, may take as much more real estate within the limits of its charter, as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road; but no real estate without the limits of said road shall be so taken, without the permission...

...may take aa much more land, within the limits of its charter, in the manner provided in this chapter, as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road. SECT. 14. Railroad companies, already incorporated or which may be incorporated hereafter under...

...may take as much more land, within the limits of its charter, in the manner provided in this chapter, as may be necessary for the proper construction and security of the road. SECT. 14. Railroad companies, already incorporated or which may be incorporated hereafter under...

...First — To lay out its road, not exceeding two hundred feet in width, and to construct the same; and for the purpose of cuttings and embankments to...necessary for the proper construction and security of the railway; and to cut down any standing trees that may be in danger of falling or obstructing the railway,...