That if former encroachments could not be recovered, future ought to be prevented.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
These acts were committed to the care of about seventy-six irresolute commissioners, with farther powers of preventing encroachments upon public ground; for it was justly observed, that robbery was a work of darkness, therefore to introduce light would, in some measure, protect property.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
Exclusive of the choice of officers, the jury impannelled by the low bailiff, have the presentation of all encroachments upon the lord's waste, which has long been neglected.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton