Massachusetts § 229 - Defects in highway; liability of city or town; recovery from railroad
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 229 — Defects in highway; liability of city or town; recovery from railroad, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 229. Defects in highway; liability of city or town; recovery from railroad
Section 229. If, upon the trial of an action against a city or town, the plaintiff recovers damages for an injury to his person or property caused by reason of a defect in a highway, within the location of a railroad, and if the corporation owning the railroad is liable for such damages, and has had reasonable notice to defend the action, the city or town may recover from the corporation such damages and the costs of both plaintiff and defendant in the action.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 229
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 229 cover?
Section 229 ("Defects in highway; liability of city or town; recovery from railroad") 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 § 229?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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