Indiana § 8-4-20-3 - Operation upon tracks of another company; tort liability
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§ 8-4-20-3. Operation upon tracks of another company; tort liability
Sec. 3. Every railroad company that shall run and operate its locomotives and trains upon the track and road of another railroad company shall be liable to third persons for all damages occasioned by such locomotives and trains, in the same manner and to the same extent as though the track and road upon which such locomotives and trains were run and operated belonged to the company owning and operating the same.
Formerly: Acts 1873, c.77, s.3.
IC 8-4-21Chapter 21. Stockholder's Rights in Sale or Lease
8-4-21-1Consent of stockholders 8-4-21-2Dissenting shareholders; arbitration of claims 8-4-21-3Dissenting shareholders; arbitration of claims; deposit of award with court 8-4-21-4Notice of intention to arbitrate 8-4-21-5Approval by department
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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