Michigan § 43.57 - Constructing or maintaining fence; decision or agreement to divide costs binding on heirs and assigns of parties.
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§ 43.57. Constructing or maintaining fence; decision or agreement to divide costs binding on heirs and assigns of parties.
If there is a decision made for the division of costs of constructing or maintaining a fence by a fence viewer, or through mutual written agreement of the parties recorded in the office of the clerk of each township, city, and village or in the office of the county register of deeds where the land is located, the decision or agreement shall bind the heirs and assigns of the parties until terminated by mutual written agreement recorded in a similar manner or by a subsequent decision of a fence viewer based upon a change of circumstances.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 43.57 cover?
Section 43.57 ("Constructing or maintaining fence; decision or agreement to divide costs binding on heirs and assigns of parties.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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