Missouri Revised Statutes § 537.260 - Railroad liable for killing stock — irrespective of negligence unless road is fenced — United States — Missouri law | Esheria

Missouri Revised Statutes § 537.260 - Railroad liable for killing stock — irrespective of negligence unless road is fenced

An animal owner may recover the animal’s value from the railroad company if the animal is killed or injured by railroad cars, even without proving negligence, unless the accident happened on a fenced section or at a public highway crossing.

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