Railway Companies Act, 1867

Interpretation.

3. In this Act—

The term “company” means a railway company; that is to say, a company constituted by Act of Parliament, or by certificate under Act of Parliament, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, or working a railway (either alone or in conjunction with any other purpose) :

The term “action” includes suit or other proceeding :

The term “judgment” includes decree, order, or rule :

The term “share” includes stock :

The term “person” includes corporation :

The term “Court of Chancery” or “Court” means the Court of Chancery in England or Ireland, as the case requires :

The term “Gazette” means, with respect to England the London Gazette, and with respect to Ireland the Dublin Gazette.

Protection of Rolling Stock and Plant.