537.290. Failure to pay agreed damages — double damages. — If any railroad neglect, fail or refuse to pay the owner or his authorized agent the damage or damages agreed upon, as provided in section 537.280, then the railroad shall be liable to the owner in double the amount of damage or damages agreed upon, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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(RSMo 1939 § 5221)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 4764; 1919 § 9952; 1909 § 3149
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