Sec. 12. The forfeiture accruing under this chapter may be collected in any court of competent jurisdiction in any county in this state into which the carrier operates, and in case the plaintiff recovers, the court or jury trying the cause shall allow the plaintiff a reasonable sum for his attorney's fees. The accruing and collection of any such forfeiture shall not preclude any such party from collecting actual damages in excess thereof which he shall have sustained on account of any such delay in transportation or failure to furnish cars as required by this chapter.
Formerly: Acts 1907, c.231, s.12. As amended by P.L.62-1984, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 3. Railroads Generally
Chapter 2. Operation of Freight Railroads
8-3-2-1. Freight Carriers; Law Governing
8-3-2-2. Freight Cars or Locomotives; Duty to Provide and Maintain
8-3-2-3. Freight Movements; Time Limit
8-3-2-4. Consignee; Time for Freight Delivery; Forfeitures
8-3-2-6. Carload Freight Shipments; Billings; Records; Freight Cars Requested and Furnished
8-3-2-7. Records; Freight Cars Requested and Furnished; Violations
8-3-2-8. Freight Cars; Delay in Furnishing; Forfeiture
8-3-2-9. Coal Cars; Duty to Furnish
8-3-2-10. Coal Cars; Failure to Furnish; Forfeiture
8-3-2-11. Coal in Transit; Confiscation by Carrier
8-3-2-12. Forfeiture and Damages; Delay in Transportation or Failure to Furnish Freight Cars
8-3-2-14. Actions and Proceedings to Enforce Railroad Law
8-3-2-15. Temporary and Emergency Rates, Routes, and Regulations; Receivership