North Dakota § 47-26-15 - When partition fence removable
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-26-15 — When partition fence removable, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-26-15. When partition fence removable
When one party ceases to improve that party's land or opens that party's enclosure, that party may take away any part of the partition fence belonging to that party and adjoining the next enclosure unless the owner or occupant of the adjoining enclosure shall pay the sum determined by a majority of the proper fence viewers to be the value of the part of the partition fence belonging to the party who has ceased to improve that party's land or who has opened that party's enclosure. The determination shall be in writing and signed by at least two fence viewers and the payment shall be made within two months after the value of the fence is ascertained.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-26-15
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-26-15 cover?
Section 47-26-15 ("When partition fence removable") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 47-26-15?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 47-26-15 apply to my situation?
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