South Dakota Codified Laws 49-16A-55. Authorization to use public lands–Damage to occupant
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Each railroad is authorized to pass over, occupy, and enjoy all the public land, to the extent and in the manner prescribed by the act of Congress approved March 3, 1875. Any damages accruing to an occupant or possessory claimant, or other person who may reside on or have improvements upon such public land, shall be determined and paid for by the railroad the same as is provided for owners of private lands.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-16A-55
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 52.0815; SDCL, § 49-20-4; SL 1980, ch 322, § 54.