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2012 Vermont Statutes
Title 10 Conservation and Development
Chapter 35 DRAINAGE OF LOW LANDS
§ 855 Land damages
10 V.S.A. § 855. What's This?
§ 855. Land damages
When an owner of land through which a drain is to be constructed claims damages therefor, the select-board shall hear the parties interested therein, and may award reasonable damages to be paid by the parties benefited in such proportions as the selectmen deem just. In estimating such damages, the benefit which the person may receive thereby shall be taken into consideration.
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