West Virginia § 19-17-6 - 19-17-6. Sharing cost of constructed fences.
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§ 19-17-6. 19-17-6. Sharing cost of constructed fences.
Where a person has chosen to let his land lie open, if he shall afterwards enclose or use such land, or portion thereof, for agricultural, horticultural, grazing or livestock purposes, he shall refund to the adjoining owner a just proportion of the value of the partition fence adjoining such lands, or portion thereof, enclosed or so used that shall have been made by such adjoining owner, regardless of whether or not such fence at the time is a lawful fence.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 19-17-6
What does West Virginia Code § 19-17-6 cover?
Section 19-17-6 ("19-17-6. Sharing cost of constructed fences.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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