# Defence Act 1860, Section 18: In estimating damage regard to be had to advantages derived.


In determining the amount of compensation in respect of damage sustained by reason of any such works, regard shall be had to any increase in the extent of land capable of being brought under cultivation by removal of banks, fences, hedges, and ditches, and to any improved drainage and other advantages derived from any such works.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/23-24/112/section/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defence-act-1860/section-18
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