The person through whose fault or negligence a horse or other beast goes at large within the limits of a railroad opened for use, shall forfeit not more than twenty dollars, and be liable for any damage resulting therefrom.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, § 223
Liability for allowing animal on railroad
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