§ 70-102 — Return to owner on proof of right; premium cost

When any person shall claim such property and shall prove his right to the same before any judge of a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where said property was taken up, the same shall be restored to such owner upon the payment to salvor of a premium for salvage equal to ten percent (10%) of the valuation of such property, to be determined by such judge, if not agreed upon by such owner and salvor, and the legal costs of proceedings.

Legislative History

L. 1869, ch. 85, § 2; L. 1873, ch. 127, § 1; R.S. 1923, 70-102; L. 1973, ch. 134, § 54; July 1, 1974.