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§ 11 — Fire or overwhelming force; liability

Massachusetts § 11
JurisdictionMassachusetts
Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Title XXPUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER
Ch. 140LICENSES

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 11 (2026).

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Section 11. In case of loss by fire or overwhelming force, innholders shall be answerable to their guests only for ordinary and reasonable care in the custody of their baggage or other property.

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