70-102. Return to owner on proof of right; premium cost.
When any person shall claim such property and shall prove his right to the same before any judge of a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where said property was taken up, the same shall be restored to such owner upon the payment to salvor of a premium for salvage equal to ten percent (10%) of the valuation of such property, to be determined by such judge, if not agreed upon by such owner and salvor, and the legal costs of proceedings.
History: L. 1869, ch. 85, § 2; L. 1873, ch. 127, § 1; R.S. 1923, 70-102; L. 1973, ch. 134, § 54; July 1, 1974.