LAWFUL FENCE

By SovConn | September 17, 2013

lawful fence.A strong, substantial, and well-suited barrier that is sufficient to prevent animals from escaping property and to protect the property from trespassers. — Also termed legal fence; good and lawful fence. Cf. SPITE FENCE . [Cases: Animals  92; Fences  1, 19. C.J.S. Animals §§ 243–246, 248.]

 [Blacks Law 8th]

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