1. A natural or artificial separation that delineates the confines of real property (the creek serves as a boundary between the two properties). See METES AND BOUNDS. [Cases: Boundaries 1–25. C.J.S. Boundaries §§ 2–63.]
“The object of all rules for the establishment of boundaries is to ascertain the actual location of the boundary as made at the time. The important and controlling consideration, where there is a conflict as to a boundary, is the parties’ intention, whether express or shown by surrounding circumstances ….” 11 C.J.S. Boundaries § 3 (1995).
agreed boundary. A negotiated boundary by which adjacent landowners resolve uncertainties over the extent of their land.
— Also termed boundary by agreement; boundary by acquiescence. See DOCTRINE OF PRACTICAL LOCATION.
land boundary. The limit of a landholding, usu. described by linear measurements of the borders, by points of the compass, or by stationary markers. See FORTY; LEGAL DESCRIPTION. [Cases: Boundaries 1–25. C.J.S. Boundaries §§ 2–63.]
lost boundary. A boundary whose markers have decayed, changed, or been removed or displaced in such a manner that the boundary’s correct location can no longer be determined with confidence.
natural boundary. Any nonartificial thing (such as a river or ocean) that forms a boundary of a nation, a political subdivision, or a piece of property.
— Also termed natural object. [Cases: Boundaries
4. C.J.S. Boundaries §§ 5–6.]
private boundary. An artificial boundary marker. [Cases: Boundaries
5. C.J.S. Boundaries §§ 3, 5, 7.]
public boundary. A natural formation that marks the beginning of a boundary line.
— Also termed natural boundary. [Cases: Boundaries
4. C.J.S. Boundaries §§ 5–6.]
2. Int’l law. A line marking the limit of the territorial jurisdiction of a state or other entity having an international status. [Cases: International Law
5. C.J.S. International Law §§ 14–20.]
