§ 39-6-8 - Reversion of abandoned lands.
SECTION 39-6-8
§ 39-6-8 Reversion of abandoned lands.– Any and all lands, materials, and their appurtenances, covered by an abandonedlocation, that may have been taken or used and not paid for by the railroadcompany before abandonment, shall immediately, on the report thereof to suchcourt as provided in § 39-6-7, revert to, and the title thereof becomerevested in, the several owners thereof, and their respective heirs andassigns, in the same way and with the same effect as if the location had neverbeen made, and the abandonment and reverter may be pleaded by the railroadcompany in offset and diminution of damages, if any, in any action orproceeding to recover damages for the taking or use.