Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 477.2 (2026)

Removal of lines and cable systems

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When any road along which the telegraph or telephone line or cable system has been constructed or installed is changed, the person, firm or corporation shall, upon ninety days’ notice in writing, remove the telegraph or telephone lines or cable system to the road as established. The notice may be served upon any agent or operator in the employ of the person, firm or corporation. [C73, §1324; C97, §2158; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8301; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §488.2; C77, 79, 81, §477.2] 88 Acts, ch 1173, §2 Removal from highway, §318.9

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1972–1977 · leading case: Bd. of Supervisors v. Chicago & North W. Transp. Co., 260 N.W.2d 813 (Iowa 1977).

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Bd. of Supervisors v. Chicago & North W. Transp. Co., 260 N.W.2d 813 (Iowa 1977). “In accordance with express language in §§ 477.2 and 478.23, ICC determined 816 was unnecessary, therefore it need not be maintained by either the county or the railroad.”

Iowa City-Montezuma R.R. Shippers Ass'n v. United States, 338 F. Supp. 1383 (S.D. Iowa 1972). · cites it 2× “If safety of bridges is involved, it might bring an action for damages under Iowa Code, Section 477.2, and if failure to provide adequate car service under Iowa Code, Section 479.”

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