New Jersey § 4:20-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:20-5.
Ditches and drains made in or through salt marshes and meadows for fencing and draining
them, which are five feet wide and three feet deep, and ditches and drains in or through
other meadows, which are nine feet wide at the surface of the meadow, four feet and
a half wide at bottom, and three feet deep, and lie on a mud or miry bottom, shall
be deemed lawful fences.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:20-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-5 cover?
Section 4:20-5 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.
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