A TEXT-BOOK FOR ARCHITECTS AND SURVEYORS, THIRD EDITION, CORRECTED TO THE PRESENT TIME, WITH ALL THE MOST RECENT LEGAL CASES, WITH The Conveyancing and Law of Property Act, 188), AND THE AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS ACT, 1883. BY BANISTER FLETCHER, FELLOW OF THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS; AUTHOR OF "QUANTITIES," "LIGHT AND AIR," "METROPOLITAN BUILDING acts,' ""MODEL HOUSES," "Gainst the tooth of time, And razure of oblivion." Measure for Measure, Act v. sc. 1. LONDON: B. T. BATSFORD, 52, HIGH HOLBORN. 1883. PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION. THAT this book should be out of print, notwithstanding the largeness of the first and second editions, cannot but be a matter of satisfaction to the author. The great change in the law, with regard to the powers of enforcement of the covenant for non-repair, since the issue of the previous edition, has rendered it necessary to add much in the preparation of this, the third edition. During the years that have elapsed since the first issue of this work, I have carefully watched all cases in the superior courts relating to its subject; not, I confess, entirely in the anticipation of a new edition being required, but principally because in my large practice it is of primary importance to my clients that I shall be well acquainted with all decisions affecting this and kindred subjects. My readers will therefore find that I have considered all recent decisions. I have also abstracted the Conveyancing Act, and the Agricultural Holdings (England) Act, so as to be easy of reference, and they will, I think, be found of much use. I am deeply indebted to my friend Mr. Edward Uttermare Bullen, the well-known barrister of the Western Circuit, who has kindly devoted much time to revising the legal portion of this edition. With such advantages, surely this must continue to be the accepted text-book on this important subject. BANISTER FLETCHER. 29, NEW BRIDGE STREET, LUDGATE CIRCUS, LONDON, E.C. June 1, 1883. |