Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850

Interpretation of terms.

38. The following words and expressions in this Act shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them, unless there be something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction; (that is to say,)

Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural number, and words importing the plural number only shall include also the singular number:

Words importing the masculine gender shall extend to females:

The word “person” shall include body corporate:

The word “lands” shall include messuages, tenements, and hereditaments:

The word “railway” shall include all works, buildings, and undertakings authorized to be constructed or carried on in connexion with the railway, or belonging thereto:

The word “shares” shall include stock:

The word “month” shall mean calendar month.