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

70-102

Chapter 70.--SALVAGE
Article 1.--GENERAL PROVISIONS

      70-102.   Return to owner on proof of right; premium cost.When any person shall claim such property and shall prove his right tothe same before any judge of a court of competent jurisdiction in thecounty where said property was taken up, the same shall be restored to suchowner upon the payment to salvor of a premium for salvage equal to tenpercent (10%) of the valuation of such property, to be determined by suchjudge, if not agreed upon by such owner and salvor, and the legal costs ofproceedings.

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