Tennessee § 65-6-303 - Penalty for noncompliance.
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§ 65-6-303. Penalty for noncompliance.
Any railroad company neglecting or refusing to comply with this part shall be liable for all damages sustained by anyone by reason of such neglect or refusal; and, in order for the injured party to recover all damages such person sustained, it shall be only necessary for such person to prove such neglect or refusal, and the amount of such damages; provided, that such company shall not be liable if it shall be shown that the opening of such field was made capriciously and with intent to annoy and molest such company. Acts 1889, ch. 248, § 3; Shan., § 1597; Code 1932, § 2664; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 65-647.
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Section 65-6-303 ("Penalty for noncompliance.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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