First published in 1877, this volume provides an overview of the laws governing the operation and management of savings banks in the United Kingdom. Topics covered include the duties of managers and trustees, the rights of depositors, and the regulations surrounding the investment of funds. The book also includes a discussion of the historical development of savings banks and a survey of the existing state of savings bank legislation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.