Wisconsin § 844.10 - Private nuisances.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 844.10 — Private nuisances., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 844.10. Private nuisances.
Any fence, hedge or other structure in the nature of a fence unnecessarily exceeding 6 feet in height, maliciously erected or maintained for the purpose of annoying the owners or occupants of adjoining property, shall be deemed a private nuisance. However, nothing herein contained shall limit the right of a municipality to forbid the erection of a fence less than 6 feet in height. 844.10 History History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 844.10. 844.10 Annotation That a fence is less than 6 feet in height does not preclude a finding that it is a private nuisance. Schultz v. Trascher, 2002 WI App 4 , 249 Wis. 2d 722 , 640 N.W.2d 130 , 00-3182 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 844.10
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 844.10 cover?
Section 844.10 ("Private nuisances.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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