spite fence

spite fence. A fence erected solely to annoy a neighbor, as by blocking the neighbor’s view or preventing the neighbor from acquiring an easement of light (the court temporarily enjoined the completion of the 25-foot spite fence). Cf. LAWFUL FENCE. [Cases: Adjoining Landowners 10; Fences 22; Nuisance 3(12). C.J.S. Adjoining Landowners §§ 68–69, 71, 74; Nuisances § 38.]

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词条贡献者

双语律师Simon，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译涉及金属和矿业领域的法律文件。