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§ 23 §7208 — Damages for neglect

Maine § 23 §7208
JurisdictionMaine
Title 23TRANSPORTATION
Part 7RAILROADS
Ch. 617RAILROAD CROSSINGS

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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 23, § 23 §7208 (2026).

Text

When the corporation unnecessarily neglects to perform the acts so required, those injured may recover damages in a civil action, commenced within one year after performance is required.

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Legislative History

PL 1989, c. 398, §8 (NEW).

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