Massachusetts § 16 - Inaccuracies of description; effect on lien
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 16 — Inaccuracies of description; effect on lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16. Inaccuracies of description; effect on lien
Section 16. A place in which the vessel is wholly or partly constructed shall be held to be the port where she was when the debt was contracted. The lien shall not be affected by any inaccuracy in the description of the vessel, if she can be recognized thereby, nor in stating the amount due for labor or materials, unless it is found that the person filing the statement has knowingly claimed more than is due.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16 cover?
Section 16 ("Inaccuracies of description; effect on lien") 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 § 16?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 16" (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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