Delaware § 6502 - Liability of railroads for burning.
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§ 6502. Liability of railroads for burning.
If any railroad company owning or operating any railroad within this State suffers to remain on any part of the land owned or controlled by it for railroad purposes within this State any brush or other combustible matter, and if such brush or other combustible matter, from any cause whatsoever, is set on fire, and by reason thereof, the property, real or personal, of any person is destroyed or impaired, such railroad company is liable to pay the damages resulting therefrom, to be recovered in the same manner as provided in § 6501 of this title in the case of individuals liable for damages resulting from fire.
16 Del. Laws, c. 380, § 2; Code 1915, § 3448; Code 1935, § 3908; 16 Del. C. 1953, § 6502;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 6502
What does Delaware Code § 6502 cover?
Section 6502 ("Liability of railroads for burning.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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