Missouri § 237.170 - Penalty for neglect.
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§ 237.170. Penalty for neglect.
Every ferryman failing to give such due attention shall, for every offense, forfeit five dollars, and for failure to keep such boat in good repair, shall forfeit thirty dollars to the county where the ferry is situated; and he shall be liable for all damages that any person may sustain thereby, to be recovered by civil action in any court having jurisdiction.
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(RSMo 1939 § 15295)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 14207; 1919 § 5541; 1909 § 6484
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Section 237.170 ("Penalty for neglect.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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