New Mexico Statutes 67-7-4. [Dams causing overflow or injuring bridges prohibited;
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damages; penalty.] No person or persons, corporation or company, shall dam the waters of any stream so as to cause the same to overflow any road, or damage or weaken the abutments, walls or embankments of any bridge or any highway. Any person or persons, corporation or company, violating any of the provisions of this section shall forfeit the sum of fifty dollars [($50.00)] to the county as a penalty, and shall be liable to the county and to any person or persons, corporation or company for any damages resulting therefrom.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 67-7-4
- 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.