New York § 242 - 242Supervisor to institute proceedings
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 242 — 242Supervisor to institute proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 242. 242Supervisor to institute proceedings
§ 242. Supervisor to institute proceedings. The supervisor of any such town shall, when directed by the town board, institute and prosecute proceedings under this chapter, in the name of the town, to compel the town board of such adjoining town or towns to cause the town superintendents thereof to join in the building, rebuilding or repair of any such bridge, in like manner as freeholders are thereby authorized.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 242 cover?
Section 242 ("242Supervisor to institute proceedings") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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