Chapter 6
Railroad Companies

Index of Sections

§ 39-6-1. “Railroad” defined.

§ 39-6-2. Unlicensed road as nuisance.

§ 39-6-3. Action to abate unlicensed road.

§ 39-6-4. Supervision by president and directors.

§ 39-6-5. Stockholders’ access to books.

§ 39-6-6. Security for damages required before entry on land.

§ 39-6-7. Abandonment of condemned lands.

§ 39-6-8. Reversion of abandoned lands.

§ 39-6-9. Possession of land adverse to railroad.

§ 39-6-10. Adverse possession by railroad.

§ 39-6-11. Citations in condemnation matters.

§ 39-6-12. Filing of location of road — Citation.

§ 39-6-13. Superior court jurisdiction.

§ 39-6-14. Counsel fees in actions against railroads.

§ 39-6-15. Power to operate aircraft.

§ 39-6-16. Conversion to electric power operation.

§ 39-6-17. Operation of trains over tracks of another company.

§ 39-6-18. Reduction of facilities by agreements — Filing of contracts.

§ 39-6-19. Sale of equipment with reserved title or lien — Lease with option to purchase.

§ 39-6-20. Recording of contracts — Declaration of full payment or performance of conditions — Fees.

§ 39-6-21. Prior contracts for sale of equipment.

§ 39-6-22. Liability of trustees and bondholders operating road.

§ 39-6-23. Annual report by trustees.

§ 39-6-24. Redemption of franchise and property from sale on execution.

§ 39-6-25. Rights and liabilities of purchaser at mortgage or judicial sale.

§ 39-6-26. Right of purchaser to convey to corporation.

§ 39-6-27. Safety, sanitation, and adequate shelter for railroad employees.

§ 39-6-27.1. Maintenance of way employees in area of double or multiple tracks.

§ 39-6-27.2. After accident counseling.

§ 39-6-28. [Reserved.]

§ 39-6-29. Caboose car or rider car.

§ 39-6-30. Protection of railroad employees.

§ 39-6-31. Declaration of policy regarding abandoned railroad property.

§ 39-6-32. Disposition of abandoned railroad property.

§ 39-6-33. Determination of price to be paid.