Massachusetts § 15 - Liability for legal debts contracted under special acts
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 15 — Liability for legal debts contracted under special acts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15. Liability for legal debts contracted under special acts
Section 15. Cities, towns and districts authorized by special acts to incur debt shall not be exempt from liability to pay debts contracted for the purposes for which they may lawfully expend money under such acts, notwithstanding that the amount of the annual payment and the period of the loan may not have been specified by the vote authorizing the debt to be incurred, and the officers authorized to issue bonds or notes therefor may issue and same, subject to the provisions and limitations of such acts, provided that in all other respects the requirements of law shall have been complied with; and the provisions of this section shall apply to any bonds or notes of a city, town or district issued under the authority of any special act heretofore or hereafter enacted.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 15
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 15 cover?
Section 15 ("Liability for legal debts contracted under special acts") 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 § 15?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 15" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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How does Massachusetts § 15 apply to my situation?
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