Massachusetts § 166 - Election of remedy by person damaged
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 166 — Election of remedy by person damaged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 166. Election of remedy by person damaged
Section 166. The owner of live stock or fowls which have been worried, maimed or killed by dogs shall have his election to proceed under section one hundred and sixty-one or sections one hundred and fifty-seven to the hundred and fifty-nine, inclusive; but, having signified his election by proceeding in either mode, he shall not have the other remedy.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 166
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 166 cover?
Section 166 ("Election of remedy by person damaged") 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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