partition fence

partition fence
A fence erected on the boundary line between the lands of adjoining owners, where there is no road, alley, or the like between the lands. 35 Am J2d Fenc § 6. A common fence, that is, one of which each of the adjoining owners may make use in connection with the use made by him of his premises. The term does not apply to such fences as may be erected by each proprietor on his own land, though near and parallel to the boundary line. Jeffries v Burgin, 57 Mo 327, 329.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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