Massachusetts § 140 - Street railway lessee's annual return
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 140 — Street railway lessee's annual return, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 140. Street railway lessee's annual return
Section 140. The lessee of a street railway shall make to the company which owns it the same annual return on oath of the operations and business of the railway as is required of the company which owns it; and, for failure so to do, shall be liable in tort to said company for all the penalties prescribed by law for failure by it to make its annual return.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 140
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 140 cover?
Section 140 ("Street railway lessee's annual return") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 140?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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