Va. Code § 56-428

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 56-428 - Railroads liable for damage from fires set out by their engines or trains

Whenever any person sustains damage from fire occasioned by sparks or coals dropped or thrown from the engine or train of any railroad company, such company shall be liable for the damage so sustained, whether such fire originated on the company's right-of-way or not.

Va. Code § 56-428

Code 1919, § 3992; 1996, cc. 114, 157.

Amended by Acts 1996, cc. 114, 157.