Whenever it shall appear that owing to any construction work or repair work, or for any other cause, an unusual number of trains are being operated in or through any city in this state, the commission, upon complaint by the governing body of such city through its chief executive officer, shall compel the installation of a flagman, without a hearing. Such order shall be complied with within five days. The railroad corporation may remove such flagman whenever the movement of trains through such city assumes a normal condition.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 49-11-20

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
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