Every railroad corporation shall furnish reasonable accommodations for the convenience and safety of passengers. For every wilful neglect to provide such accommodations such railroad corporation shall forfeit not less than five nor more than twenty dollars, to be recovered in an action against such corporation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 58-1177; 1952 Code Section 58-1177; 1942 Code Section 8395; 1932 Code Section 8395; Civ. C. '22 Section 4943; Civ. C. '12 Section 3248; Civ. C. '02 Section 2157; G. S. 1502; R. S. 1710; 1881 (17) 830.