Pennsylvania § 12939 - Highways in cities.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12939 — Highways in cities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12939. Highways in cities.
(a) Power over highways.--Powers, rights and duties given to a city over its streets shall extend to highways to the extent that the city is legally responsible for them, pursuant to agreement or otherwise.
(b) Damages.--A city shall not be responsible for damages to property owners abutting a highway under subsection (a) for acts of the Commonwealth unless the city shall assume them under this chapter or the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12939
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12939 cover?
Section 12939 ("Highways in cities.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 12939?
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