Section 43. When any easement or other right less than the fee which has been taken by eminent domain has been abandoned in accordance with law before the damages accruing from such taking have been finally determined, the fact of such abandonment may be considered in reduction of damages in any proceedings under this chapter for the award or assessment thereof.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 79 sec. 43

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.