Maine § 6010. - Award of damages; terms and conditions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6010. — Award of damages; terms and conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6010.. Award of damages; terms and conditions
The county commissioners in awarding damages for land or other property taken by any railroad company may, on the application of the railroad company, prescribe such terms and conditions, in all respects, for the use of the land or property taken, by the owners of the land or property and the railroad company respectively, as will secure the best accommodation of the owners and the proper and convenient use of the land or property by the railroad company. In case of appeal by either party, the only question in issue shall be the amount or measure of damages on the terms and conditions imposed by the commissioners. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6010.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6010. cover?
Section 6010. ("Award of damages; terms and conditions") 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.
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