Massachusetts § 27 - Recovery of land owner for damages
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 27 — Recovery of land owner for damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27. Recovery of land owner for damages
Section 27. Any person who has sustained injury in his land or by the diversion of water by the operations of an aqueduct corporation, and who is entitled to damages for such injury by the act establishing such corporation or otherwise, may recover such damages under chapter seventy-nine.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 27
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 27 cover?
Section 27 ("Recovery of land owner for damages") 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 § 27?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 27" (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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How does Massachusetts § 27 apply to my situation?
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