Massachusetts § 84 - Abandonment of interests in land
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 84 — Abandonment of interests in land, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 84. Abandonment of interests in land
Section 84. The department may, with the concurrence of the park commissioners, if any, of the town within the urban parks district where the property is situated, by deed recorded in the county where the land lies, accompanied by plan or survey, abandon any easement or other right in land less than the fee taken by the department by right of eminent domain for reservation or boulevard purposes, and said abandonment shall revest title thereof, as if never taken, in the persons, their heirs and assigns, in whom vested at the time of the taking.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 84
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 84 cover?
Section 84 ("Abandonment of interests in land") 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 § 84?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 84" (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 § 84 apply to my situation?
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