Spite Fence
/ˈspaɪt ˌfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A fence erected primarily to annoy or harm a neighbor rather than for a legitimate boundary or privacy purpose.
The court ordered the removal of the spite fence built to block the neighbor's sunlight.
Forms
- spite fences
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Commentary
Spite fences are a classic example of a nuisance in property law and often subject to resolution through injunctions or removal orders.
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