Arizona § 12-1125 - Payment of damages in proceedings by railroad
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1125 — Payment of damages in proceedings by railroad, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1125. Payment of damages in proceedings by railroad
A. If the property sought to be condemned is for a railroad, plaintiff shall, within thirty days after final judgment, pay the sum assessed, but may, before payment, elect to build fences and cattle guards. If plaintiff so elects, he shall execute and deliver to defendant a bond, with sureties to be approved by the court, in double the assessed cost thereof conditioned that plaintiff will build the fences and cattle guards within eighteen months from the time the railroad is built on the land taken, and if bond is given, plaintiff shall not be required to pay the cost of the fences and cattle guards to defendant.
B. In an action on the bond reasonable attorney's fees, in addition to all damages, may be recovered.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-1125 cover?
Section 12-1125 ("Payment of damages in proceedings by railroad") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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