New Jersey § 4:20-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:20-11.
To avoid the difficulty that may arise touching the placing of a partition fence when
the parties cannot agree thereupon, the persons proposing to make the fence may apply
to any two members of the township committee of the township where the lands lie or
any two members of the board or body having control of the streets in any other municipality,
who are disinterested, who, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties
shall fix, by writing under their hands to be delivered to each of the parties, the
place where the fence shall be made. When the fence has been made in the place so fixed and one party has failed to make
his just part or proportion thereof, the party making it may recover such part or
proportion of the charges in the manner provided in section 4:20-8 of this title, although it may not happen to be exactly in the division line. The fixing of the place for the fence as provided in this section shall not deprive
either party of a lawful claim to a greater quantity of land and either party may
maintain an action therefor as though such determination had never been made.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:20-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-11 cover?
Section 4:20-11 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 4:20-11?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-11" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 4:20-11 apply to my situation?
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