Pennsylvania § 16116 - Right to build on public squares.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16116 — Right to build on public squares., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16116. Right to build on public squares.
If the courthouse or other building of the county is located upon a public square or common in the city, borough or town then being the county seat, and a new building is authorized and required to be erected, in place of the courthouse or other building, the county commissioners may erect a new building upon any other of the public squares or commons of the city, borough or town, or upon any part thereof.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 16116
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16116 cover?
Section 16116 ("Right to build on public squares.") 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 § 16116?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 16116" (Pennsylvania). 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 Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 16116 apply to my situation?
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