199:20 Neglect to Build, Etc. –
If a district shall refuse or neglect to build, repair, remove or fit up a schoolhouse, or shall refuse or neglect to build a schoolhouse upon or to remove it to the lot designated as aforesaid, the selectmen, upon petition of 3 or more voters of the district, after hearing the parties, may assess upon the district and collect such sums of money as may be necessary, and therewith cause such schoolhouse to be built, removed, repaired or fitted up.