Minnesota § 219.32 FAILURE TO FENCE; LIABILITY AND DAMAGES

Minnesota Statutes

§ 219.32 — FAILURE TO FENCE; LIABILITY AND DAMAGES

Minnesota § 219.32

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Ch. 219RAILROAD SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT

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Minn. Stat. § 219.32 (2026).

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A railroad company failing to comply with section219.31is liable for all resulting damages, including domestic animals killed or injured by its negligence. If it fails to pay the actual damages caused by the killing or injury within 30 days after the damage occurs, the plaintiff shall recover double costs. The company, before the commencement of an action, may make tender for the injury. If the amount recovered, exclusive of interest, does not exceed the tender, the plaintiff shall not recover costs or disbursements.

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A railroad company failing to comply with section219.31is liable for all resulting damages, including domestic animals killed or injured by its negligence. If it fails to pay the actual damages caused by the killing or injury within 30 days after the damage occurs, the plaintiff shall recover double costs. The company, before the commencement of an action, may make tender for the injury. If the amount recovered, exclusive of interest, does not exceed the tender, the plaintiff shall not recover costs or disbursements.