RCW 16.60.040: Partition fence—Failure to build

RCWs > Title 16 > Chapter 16.60 > Section 16.60.040

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16.60.030 << 16.60.040 >> 16.60.050

PDFRCW 16.60.040

Partition fence—Failure to build—Recovery of half of cost.

If, after notice has been given by either party and a reasonable length of time has elapsed, the other party neglect or refuse to erect or cause to be erected, the one-half of such fence, the party giving notice may proceed to erect or cause to be erected the entire partition fence, and collect by law one-half of the cost thereof from the other party.

[Code 1881 § 2493; 1873 p 448 § 6; 1871 p 65 § 6; 1869 p 325 § 6; RRS § 5446.]