Idaho § 55-309 - Right to lateral and subjacent support
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 55-309 — Right to lateral and subjacent support, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-309. Right to lateral and subjacent support
Each coterminous owner is entitled to the lateral and subjacent support which his land receives from the adjacent land, subject to the right of the owner of the adjoining land to make proper and usual excavations on the same for purposes of construction, on using ordinary care and skill, and taking reasonable precautions to sustain the land of the other, and giving previous reasonable notice to the other of his intention to make such excavation.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 55-309
What does Idaho Statutes § 55-309 cover?
Section 55-309 ("Right to lateral and subjacent support") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 55-309?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 55-309" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 55-309 apply to my situation?
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