This essential reference work is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations governing railroad fences and private crossings. It covers issues such as liability for injuries to animals on railroad property, the rights of property owners adjacent to railroads, and the proper maintenance of fences and gates. The explanations are clear and concise, making this book a valuable resource for lawyers, landowners, and anyone involved in the railway industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.