Massachusetts § 64 - Recovery after alteration of proportion of expense
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 64 — Recovery after alteration of proportion of expense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64. Recovery after alteration of proportion of expense
Section 64. The party designated for that duty, having carried into effect the decision made under section fifty-nine, may recover in contract from any other party the proportion awarded to be paid by such other party, with interest; and if the party so designated unreasonably fails to carry the decision into effect, any other party affected by such failure may proceed to do it, and may recover in contract from each or all of the others the proportion awarded to be paid by them, and from the party so failing all charges, expenses and costs occasioned thereby.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 64
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 64 cover?
Section 64 ("Recovery after alteration of proportion of expense") 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 § 64?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 64" (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 § 64 apply to my situation?
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