37 chapters · 601 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-6-101 Acquisition or construction of railroads — Acquisition and disposition of stocks or bonds
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All railroad companies of this state, and any other state or states, are empowered to build, lease or let, acquire by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and operate, hold, or dispose of any railroad or railroads in any state or states, or any parts or portions of any such railroad or…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-6-102 Issuance of bonds and stock
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Railroad companies existing under the laws of this state, or of this state and any other state or states, are empowered to issue bonds, and secure the payment thereof by mortgage upon their franchises and property in any state or states, or upon any part of such franchises and pr…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-6-103 Subscription for or purchase of stocks and bonds of other companies — Contracts for construction or lease
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It is lawful for any railroad company created by and existing under the laws of this state, and for any lessees of a railroad of such company, from time to time, to subscribe for or purchase the stock and bonds, or either, of any other railroad company or companies chartered by o…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-6-104 Limitation of time removed from original franchise
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Any railroad corporation or other body heretofore granted the right or power to build and maintain a railroad in this state, for a limited number of years, and which now owns a railroad in this state, built and maintained pursuant to such grant or power, has all the rights and pr…