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Spite fence

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004637

A fence or other structure erected on one's own property primarily for the purpose of annoying or harming a neighbor, rather than serving a legitimate use. Courts often consider the height, location, and lack of utility of such structures when determining if they constitute a nuisance. Many jurisdictions have laws or ordinances prohibiting the construction of structures solely for malicious purposes.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004637
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A fence or other structure erected on one's own property primarily for the purpose of annoying or harming a neighbor, rather than serving a legitimate use. Courts often consider the height, location, and lack of utility of such structures when determining if they constitute a nuisance. Many jurisdictions have laws or ordinances prohibiting the construction of structures solely for malicious purposes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/spite-fence/"
}

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