British Transport Commission: Docks and Inland Waterways Executive
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George Cohen v Docks and Inland Waterways Executive
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Appeal Papers
BW175/4/1/6/7
Papers and correspondence relating to the court case George Cohen Sons and Co. Ltd. v Grand Union Canal Company/ Docks and Inland Waterways Executive
Description
Folder marked "D.I.W.E. [v] Geo. Cohen Sons & Co. Exibits On Appeal". Papers used in the appeal against the original judgement, including legal documents relating to the trial and other information relevant to the failure of the North West Quay. Also includes copies of historical papers relating to the docks' development, such as plans and agreements with Commercial Railway and to build a line to the docks (1835, 1838). There are also copies of correspondence regarding Cohen's lease and the dredging of the docks (1922-1945) and correspondence between Cohen's solicitors (Harris, Chetham & Co., London) and the solicitor of the Regent's Docks & Canal Co. (Harold Benjamin, London) regarding the case.
Date
ndc.1949-1951 (1835)
Reference code
BW175/4/1/6/7
Access Status
These records are available immediately for research
Extent & medium
1 Bundle