Maine § 3607. - Damages for raising or lowering streets
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3607. — Damages for raising or lowering streets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3607.. Damages for raising or lowering streets
When a way or street is raised or lowered by a road commissioner or person authorized to the injury of an owner of adjoining land, he may within a year apply in writing to the municipal officers, and they shall view such way or street and assess the damages, if any have been occasioned thereby, to be paid by the town. Any person aggrieved by said assessment may have them determined, on complaint to the Superior Court, in the manner prescribed in section 3005. Said complaint shall be filed in the Superior Court in the county where the land is situated within 60 days from the date of assessment.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3607.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3607. cover?
Section 3607. ("Damages for raising or lowering streets") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 3607.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 3607." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 3607. apply to my situation?
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