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such illegal action, caused the cost of maintenance and
repair of such combined systems, or parts of them, to become
a prospective charge on the public rates, the Vestry
be advised to take whatever steps may be deemed necessary
for securing an amendment of the law relating to combined
drainage to the effect that, in the event of disputes arising
between the Vestry and owner, having regard to the cost
of repair or maintenance of combined systems of drains, or
parts of them, that the fact of the existence of a combined
system of drainage shall be regarded by the court adjudging
the case as sufficient evidence that such system was laid
under the order and by the sanction of the Vestry, or in
other terms that may appear advisable.