Section 4. Whoever suffers damage by the negligence or default of a ferryman may recover the same by an action upon his bond; which may be prosecuted as an action brought on the bond of a sheriff is prosecuted.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XIV - Public Ways and Works
Chapter 88 - Ferries, Canals and Public Landings
Section 3 - Sufficiency and Safety of Boats
Section 4 - Remedy for Damage From Negligence or Default of Ferryman
Section 5 - Keeping Ferry Without License; Liability
Section 6 - Maintenance of Ferry by Towns
Section 7 - Apportionment of Expense of Maintenance of Ferry
Section 8 - Negligence in Maintaining Ferry
Section 9 - Certificate of Character of Load
Section 10 - False Statement as to Quantity or Quality of Goods Laden
Section 11 - Examination of Load
Section 12 - Fencing Dangerous Canals
Section 13 - Failure to Comply With Fencing Order
Section 15 - Failure to Lay Out; Appeal to County Commissioners
Section 16 - Ascertainment of Location of Common Landing Place
Section 17 - Discontinuance; Appeal