A person or company actually intending to make application for the privileges herein contemplated, and entering upon the land of another for the purpose of making the requisite examinations and surveys, and doing no unnecessary injury, is liable only for the actual damage done, and, if sued in such case, the plaintiff shall recover only as much costs as damages.
Code 1858, § 1345; Shan., § 1864; Code 1932, § 3129; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1421.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
§ 29-16-101. Power for Internal Improvements
§ 29-16-102. Incorporation of Chapter Into Other Laws
§ 29-16-103. Property of Corporations
§ 29-16-105. Notice of Petition
§ 29-16-106. Parties Defendant
§ 29-16-108. Constitution of Jury
§ 29-16-109. Qualifications of Jurors
§ 29-16-110. Substitution of Jurors
§ 29-16-111. Notice of Inquest
§ 29-16-113. Investigation by Jury
§ 29-16-115. Return of Jury's Report
§ 29-16-116. Confirmation of Report
§ 29-16-117. Setting Aside Report
§ 29-16-120. Operations Pending Appeal
§ 29-16-121. Preliminary Surveys
§ 29-16-122. Prerequisites to Occupation