New Jersey § 4:20-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:20-8.
When a person after due notice shall fail to make or amend and maintain his part or
proportion of a partition fence as required by section 4:20-7 of this Title, the other person may make or amend and maintain the same wholly, in
which event he shall be entitled to receive, from the person so failing, the entire
expense thereof, if he is not using his adjoining lands for the pasturage or keeping
of animals, or if he is so using his adjoining lands, he shall be entitled to receive 1 / 2 of the expenses thereof, if the other person is using his adjoining lands for said
purposes, as appraised and certified in writing by 2 disinterested members of the
township committee where the lands lie, together with the legal fees of such committee
for their services as ascertained in writing. Upon nonpayment by the delinquent person of the sum so found and the fees certified
to be due, the other person may recover such sums, with costs of suit, in a civil
action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:20-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-8 cover?
Section 4:20-8 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 § 4:20-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 4:20-8" (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 § 4:20-8 apply to my situation?
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