Syme v Rex - [1919] NZLR 641

Water — Artificial Channel — Diversion of Stream — Construction of Channel under Railway with Department's Consent — Danger to Railway in Time of Flood — Cutting of Bank by Railway Authorities to overt Danger — Resultant Damage to Crown Tenant of adjoining Land — Alleged Derogation from Grant of Crown — Government Railways Act, 1908, s 7.