Alabama § 35-7-2 - Joint Owners Authorized to Make Repairs.

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§ 35-7-2. Joint Owners Authorized to Make Repairs.

Where a partition fence has been, or may hereafter be established by agreement of adjacent owners of land, each to keep up a particular part of such fence, if either fails to keep such part assigned to him in good repair, it shall be lawful for the other joint owner to repair such fence, the cost thereof to be paid by the one so failing; and if they cannot agree as to the amount to be paid for such repairs, the same is to be ascertained and collected as provided by this chapter.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Alabama § 35-7-2 cover?

Section 35-7-2 ("Joint Owners Authorized to Make Repairs.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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