30 V.S.A. § 2602: Charges restricted to tariff rate; excess recoverable

A telegraph or express company shall be restricted in its charges to the tariff of rates filed as provided by law. When a greater sum than its established rates is paid, the person paying the same may recover the amount so paid above such rates, with 12 percent interest thereon from the time of payment, with full costs, in an action on this statute.