Maine § 5072. - Location; subscribers' objections; proceedings
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5072. — Location; subscribers' objections; proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5072.. Location; subscribers' objections; proceedings
The railroad shall be located within the time and substantially according to the description of its charter and the location shall be filed with the county commissioners, who shall endorse the time of filing thereon and order that location recorded. When a corporation, by its first location, fails to acquire the land actually embraced in its roadway, or the location as recorded is defective or uncertain, it may, at any time, correct and perfect its location and file a new description. In that case, it is liable in damages, by reason of the new or amended location, only for land embraced therein for which the owner had not previously been paid. Railroad charters, whenever granted, limiting the time within which the railroad must be completed do not affect the portion completed within that time and all charters under which railroads have been constructed for a portion of the line authorized are confirmed and made valid as to that portion. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 5072.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 5072. cover?
Section 5072. ("Location; subscribers' objections; proceedings") 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 § 5072.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 5072." (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maine official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maine attorney.
How does Maine § 5072. apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maine can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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