All actions against railroad corporations for damages by fire, that may have been or shall be set out, or caused by operating any line of railroad in this state, shall be commenced by the parties injured within two years after the cause of action accrues.
History: Laws 1884, ch. 34, § 4; C.L. 1884, § 2726; C.L. 1897, § 3907; Code 1915, § 4747; C.S. 1929, § 116-716; 1941 Comp., § 74-329; 1953 Comp., § 69-3-31.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Extinguishing fire set by engine without negligence, liability for failure to aid in, 3 A.L.R. 509.
Constitutionality of statutes imposing absolute liability for fires, 53 A.L.R. 875.
Interference with extinguishment of fire by operation of train, 71 A.L.R. 914.
Liability of railroad negligently causing fire for personal injuries sustained in attempt to control fire or to save life or property, 42 A.L.R.2d 494.
Res ipsa loquitur as to cause of or liability for real-property fires, 21 A.L.R.4th 929.
Liability of property owner for damages from spread of accidental fire originating on property, 17 A.L.R.5th 547.
Liability for spread of fire intentionally set for legitimate purpose, 25 A.L.R.5th 391.
74 C.J.S. Railroads § 512.
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