New York § 320 - 320Injuries to highways
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 320 — 320Injuries to highways, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 320. 320Injuries to highways
§ 320. Injuries to highways. Whoever shall injure any highway or bridge maintained at the public expense, by obstructing or diverting any creek, water-course or sluice, or by dragging logs or timber on its surface or by drawing or propelling over the same a load of such weight as to injure or destroy the culverts or bridges along the same, or of such weight that will destroy, break or injure the surface of any improved state highway, county road or town highway, or by any other act, or shall injure, deface or destroy any mile-stone or guide-post erected on any highway, shall for every such offense forfeit treble damages.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 320
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 320 cover?
Section 320 ("320Injuries to highways") 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.
How do I cite New York § 320?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 320" (New York). 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 New York law?
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How does New York § 320 apply to my situation?
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