(1) If any recorder to whom an instrument, proved or acknowledged according to law, or any paper or notice which may by law be recorded, is delivered for record: Neglects or refuses without any legal basis to record such instrument, paper or notice within a reasonable time after receiving the same; or
(2) Records any instruments, papers or notices untruly, or in any other manner than as hereinbefore directed; or
(3) Neglects or refuses to keep in his office such indexes as are required by this chapter, or to make the proper entries therein; or
(4) Alters, changes or obliterates any records deposited in his office or inserts any new matter therein.
(5) Under no circumstances shall a recorder be liable for the release of any recorded information pursuant to a request and payment of fees.
He is liable to the party aggrieved for the amount of the damages which may be occasioned thereby.