N.Y. HAY Law § 186
This is the official text of N.Y. HAY Law § 186, part of New York’s HAY Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "HAY Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Highway in two or more towns
Official statutory text
§ 186. Highway in two or more towns. When application is made to lay\nout, alter or discontinue a highway located in two or more towns, all\nnotices or proceedings required to be served upon the town\nsuperintendents shall be served upon the town superintendent of each\ntown; and the supreme court shall determine the amount of damages to be\npaid by each town.\n
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