Massachusetts § 10 - Annual and gross damages; assessment by jury
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 10 — Annual and gross damages; assessment by jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10. Annual and gross damages; assessment by jury
Section 10. They shall also determine by their verdict what amount, if any, to be paid annually to the plaintiff, would be a just and reasonable compensation for the damages that may be thereafter caused by the dam, so long as it is used in conformity with the verdict; and also what amount in gross would be a just and reasonable compensation for all damages thereafter to be caused by such use of the dam and for the right to maintain and use it forever as aforesaid.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 10
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Annual and gross damages; assessment by jury") 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 § 10?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 10" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 10 apply to my situation?
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