http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/Vict/8-9/16

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/8-9/16/section/153

Companies Clauses Consolidation Act 1845

An Act for consolidating in One Act certain Provisions usually inserted in Acts with respect to the Constitution of Companies incorporated for carrying on Undertakings of a public Nature.