ยง 158. Neglect or refusal to prosecute. If the town superintendent
shall neglect or refuse to prosecute for any penalty, knowing the same
to have been incurred, he shall be liable to a penalty of ten dollars
for every such neglect or refusal, which shall be recovered by action in
the name of the town, by the supervisor, or by any taxpayer of the town
who shall indemnify the town for the costs and expense of the action, in
such manner as the supervisor may approve.
Structure New York Laws
Article 7 - Town Superintendents
140 - General Powers and Duties of Town Superintendent.
141 - Estimate of Expenditures for Highways and Bridges.
142 - Machinery, Tools, Equipment and Implements.
142-C - Removal of Snow and Ice From Streets and Repair of Sidewalks in Villages.
142-D - Rental or Hiring of Town Highway Machinery, Tools or Equipment.
143 - Town Superintendents May Hire Machinery.
145 - Purchase of Gravel Pits.
147 - Entry Upon Lands by Town Superintendent.
148 - Damages to Owners of Lands.
149 - Drainage, Sewer and Water Pipes, Cattle Passes or Other Crossings in Highways.
151 - Expenditures for Sidewalks.
154 - Erection of Guide Boards.
155 - Application for Service of Prisoners.
156 - Penalty, and Notice on Bridge.
157 - Assessment of Cost Against Owners and Occupants.