Section 24. Whoever maliciously injures an aqueduct or any of its appurtenances shall forfeit not more than one hundred dollars to the use of the town where the offence is committed, and shall be liable to the corporation for treble the amount of damages sustained thereby.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 165 sec. 24

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.