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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Gifford v. Sears, 19 Mass. L. Rptr. 716 (2005)

Citation
Gifford v. Sears, 19 Mass. L. Rptr. 716 (2005)
Parent Document
Gifford v. Sears, 19 Mass. L. Rptr. 716 (2005)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2005-08-12

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G.L.c. 143, §51 creates an action of strict liability against the party who controls the premises for injuries resulting from violations of the State Building Code. The statute provides in pertinent part: “The owner, lessee, ... or occupant, being the party in control, of a. .. building shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and the State Building Code relative thereto, and such person shall be liable to any person injured for all damages by a violation of any said provisions.” St. 1972, c. 802 §35; G.L.c. 143, §51.