Section 65-21-205 - Construction of lines - Liability for damages

When any such telegraph or telephone company shall desire to construct lines on or along the lands of individuals, or on the right-of-way and structures of any railroad, the telegraph or telephone company may, by its agents, have the right peacefully to enter upon such lands, structures, or right-of-way, and survey, locate, and lay out its lines thereon, being liable, however, for any damage that may result by reason of such act.Acts 1885, ch. 66, § 3; Shan., § 1833; mod. Code 1932, § 3097; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 65-2109.