The state occupies the same relation to the railroad, as owner, that any company or corporation does to its railroad; and the obligations of the state to the public concerning the railroad, and of the public to the railroad, are the same as govern the other railroads of this state, so far as is consistent with the sovereign attributes of this state and the laws of force for its conduct.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 889; Code 1868, § 968; Code 1873, § 964; Code 1882, § 964; Civil Code 1895, § 1021; Civil Code 1910, § 1288; Code 1933, § 91-202.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 5 - Western and Atlantic Railroad
§ 50-16-100. Exclusive State Property
§ 50-16-101. Relationship of State as Owner of Railroad
§ 50-16-102. All Railroad Laws to Apply
§ 50-16-103. Landowners Authorized to Build Stock Gaps
§ 50-16-104. Power of Condemnation Authorized
§ 50-16-105. Width of Land Taken by Condemnation
§ 50-16-106. Manner for Determining Rights and Compensation in Condemnation Proceeding
§ 50-16-107. Rights Acquired by Condemnation to Vest in State
§ 50-16-108. Lessee Subject to Public Service Commission Regulation