Massachusetts § 19 - Benefits; duty of commissioner to assess
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19 — Benefits; duty of commissioner to assess, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19. Benefits; duty of commissioner to assess
Section 19. The commissioners shall assess the amount awarded as damages upon the persons for whose use the improvements are to be made, in proportion to the benefit to be received by each; but no person shall be assessed an amount greater than the benefit to be received by him. The provisions of chapter eighty relative to the abatement and collection of betterments shall apply to assessments made under this section.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19 cover?
Section 19 ("Benefits; duty of commissioner to assess") 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 § 19?
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