65-6-124. Damage to forest growth in construction of railroads.
For all damages caused to forest growth by any person or construction company employed in the construction of any railroad to be built in this state, the person shall be primarily liable for the damage arising from such construction.
[Acts 1907, ch. 397, § 13; Shan., § 2883a75b15 (p. 7226); Code 1932, § 5243; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 65-635.]