§ 34:832 — Wood taken by commander of vessel; payment

Whenever the captain or other person in command of any steamboat takes or causes to be taken from any woodyard, any cordwood or wood of any other kind, he shall pay the price demanded by the owner thereof. If he refuses or neglects to pay the price demanded, the owner of the boat shall pay the price thereof, together with fifty per cent. on such price, as damages resulting from the non-payment thereof. Such damages shall in no case exceed fifty dollars, unless on proof of damage to a greater extent.