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

SECTION 39-6-6

   § 39-6-6  Security for damages requiredbefore entry on land. – No railroad corporation shall enter upon or use the land or materials locatedfor the use of their railroad, except for the purpose of making surveys, untilthe corporation shall have given such security for the payment of all damagesas shall be finally awarded for the land or materials, and for costs, as shallbe required by the commissioners appointed to estimate damages; nor shall thecorporation enter upon or use the land or materials unless, before theassessment by the commissioners, notice that security will be given on requestin writing to the commissioners, shall be served on all know persons interestedin the land and materials, and residing within this state, by delivering tothem or by leaving at their last and usual places of abode a written statementas provided in this section.