Massachusetts § 13 - Refusal or neglect of proprietor or occupant to comply with vote
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Refusal or neglect of proprietor or occupant to comply with vote, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Refusal or neglect of proprietor or occupant to comply with vote
Section 13. A proprietor or occupant who refuses or neglects to comply with such vote, when required by the surveyor, shall be liable to him in contract for the amount of his proportion, with ten per cent interest thereon. If a person chosen clerk or surveyor under the preceding section refuses or neglects to accept that trust and take the oath, he shall forfeit five dollars. Damages and forfeitures recovered under this section shall be applied to the use of the proprietors for repairing said way or bridge.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Refusal or neglect of proprietor or occupant to comply with vote") 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.
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