(a) In cases in which the determination of questions in controversy in the proceedings is likely to retard the progress of work on or the business of the railroad company, the court, or judge in vacation, shall designate an amount of money to be deposited by the company, subject to the order of the court, for the purpose of making the compensation, when the amount thereof has been assessed and the judge shall designate the place of the deposit.
(b) Whenever the deposit has been made, in compliance with the order of the court or judge, it shall be lawful for the company to enter upon the lands and proceed with the company's work through and over the lands in controversy prior to the assessment and payment of damages for the use and right.
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