Massachusetts § 28 - Apportionment of fence among proprietors
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 28 — Apportionment of fence among proprietors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28. Apportionment of fence among proprietors
Section 28. The whole fence enclosing such general field shall, so far as found convenient, be apportioned among the proprietors according to the number of acres held and cultivated or otherwise used by each; and the part to be maintained by each proprietor shall be apportioned to him by two or more fence viewers, unless the proprietors agree on such apportionment. The proportion of fence of each proprietor shall be recorded in the books of the proprietors by the clerk, if any; otherwise, by the clerk of the town where the general field is situated.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 28
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 28 cover?
Section 28 ("Apportionment of fence among proprietors") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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