Massachusetts General Laws ch. 272 sec. 74 – Desecrating place of burial; use and occupation as evidence of title
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Section 74. Whoever wrongfully, and by any act not included in the preceding section, destroys, injures or removes a building, fence, railing or other thing lawfully erected in or around a place of burial or cemetery, or a tree, shrub or plant within its limits, or wrongfully injures a walk or path, or places rubbish or offensive matter or commits a nuisance therein, or in any way desecrates or disfigures the same, shall forfeit not less than five nor more than one hundred dollars. Upon the trial of a complaint hereunder, use and occupation for the purposes of burial shall be sufficient evidence of title.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 272 sec. 74
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.