§ 46-8-341 - Lease and sale of roads, franchises, and property between street, suburban, and interurban railroad companies; property purchaser's liability for debts and claims against lessor or vend - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 46-8-341 (2010)
46-8-341. Lease and sale of roads, franchises, and property between street, suburban, and interurban railroad companies; property purchaser's liability for debts and claims against lessor or vendor

All street, suburban, and interurban railroad companies may lease or sell their roads, franchises, and other property to any other company created under the laws of this state for street, suburban, or interurban railroad purposes; and their franchises and property so sold shall remain liable, in the hands of the lessee or purchaser, for all debts or claims against the company making the conveyance. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize any such company to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any of its property or franchises so as to defeat or lessen competition or to encourage monopoly.