Massachusetts § 91 - Eminent domain; order securing landowners

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 91 — Eminent domain; order securing landowners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 91. Eminent domain; order securing landowners

Section 91. At the time of awarding damages to landowners under chapter seventy-nine, the county commissioners shall in addition thereto order the corporation to construct and maintain such embankments, culverts, walls, fences or other structures as they judge reasonable for the security and benefit of such owners, and shall prescribe the time and manner of making or repairing them, and it shall not be competent for a jury to reverse such order.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 91

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 91 cover?

Section 91 ("Eminent domain; order securing landowners") 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 § 91?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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How does Massachusetts § 91 apply to my situation?

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